Cool Cats Learning Academy
1818 W HIGHWAY 84, Mexia, TX 76667 · Limestone County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 34
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Monya Williams
- Phone
- (903) 644-1771
- Regulated since
- Apr 22, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1375826 · number 1720184
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 20 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 14 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The permit renewal letter was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection when the letter was printed out and posted.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-21.
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Records & paperwork
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May 11, 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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May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated that they had 13 children in their group when they were responsible for two classes combined and had 20 children in their group.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated that they had 13 children in their group when they were responsible for two classes combined and had 20 children in their group.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Other Serious
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May 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was a three-year-old infant/toddler room where the youngest child was sixteen months old. This was corrected when the three-year-old was sent to the pre-k room. The next oldest child in the infant/toddler room was 25 months old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was a three-year-old infant/toddler room where the youngest child was sixteen months old. This was corrected when the three-year-old was sent to the pre-k room. The next oldest child in the infant/toddler room was 25 months old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child had their diaper changed and did not wash hands afterwards. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and washed the child's hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver changed a child's diaper on the floor where children were playing.
HHSC 746.3503(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child had their diaper changed and did not wash hands afterwards. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded about handwashing and washed the child's hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver changed a child's diaper on the floor where children were playing.
HHSC 746.3503(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved them to a higher shelf out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a bookshelf within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved them to a higher shelf out of reach.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 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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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The first aid kit at the new building was missing a thermometer and a guide to first aid.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The first aid kit at the new building was missing a thermometer and a guide to first aid.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Food & allergies
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing training in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Safety & premises
The toddlers did not have two outdoor opportunities scheduled and the pre-k class did not have 90 minutes of physical activities scheduled.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Records & paperwork
Infant reports were not being completed.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation changed the room that the infants were in to a room that was not previously licensed for infants and stopped using their second infant room without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when the director informed CCR that the infants were now in the old toddler room.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has a chicken coop on the playground, and the children are able to touch the chickens through the gate of the coop which is made of a steel wire fence with holes large enough to allow contact.
HHSC 746.3905(a) — Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Other
The first aid kit was missing a guide to first aid, antiseptic solution or wipes, and gloves.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have their permit renewal posted.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Safety & premises
There was a slide structure on the playground that did not have any loose-fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing training in preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Safety & premises
The toddlers did not have two outdoor opportunities scheduled and the pre-k class did not have 90 minutes of physical activities scheduled.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Records & paperwork
Infant reports were not being completed.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation changed the room that the infants were in to a room that was not previously licensed for infants and stopped using their second infant room without notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected during the inspection when the director informed CCR that the infants were now in the old toddler room.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has a chicken coop on the playground, and the children are able to touch the chickens through the gate of the coop which is made of a steel wire fence with holes large enough to allow contact.
HHSC 746.3905(a) — Animals at Center - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Other
The first aid kit was missing a guide to first aid, antiseptic solution or wipes, and gloves.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have their permit renewal posted.
HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Safety & premises
There was a slide structure on the playground that did not have any loose-fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that two children were able to leave their classroom unsupervised while their caregiver was distracted.
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 2026-04-08. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that two children were able to leave their classroom unsupervised while their caregiver was distracted.
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 2026-04-08. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 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 · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated they had ten children in care when they had nine children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Other
Two outlets in the toddler room were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-27.
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Safety & premises
All slides that are five feet or smaller must have a minimum of six inches of loose-fill in the use zones. The use zones for these slides must extend six feet out from the exit, six feet from the access point where children climb up, and six feet to each side. Having loose-fill in these areas will help prevent injuries, as it provides a shock-aborbing surface in case of a fall.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver stated they had ten children in care when they had nine children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Other
Two outlets in the toddler room were missing covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-27.
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Safety & premises
All slides that are five feet or smaller must have a minimum of six inches of loose-fill in the use zones. The use zones for these slides must extend six feet out from the exit, six feet from the access point where children climb up, and six feet to each side. Having loose-fill in these areas will help prevent injuries, as it provides a shock-aborbing surface in case of a fall.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-27.
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Other Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 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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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 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 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a menu for May posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a menu was created and posted.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a menu for May posted. This was corrected during the inspection when a menu was created and posted.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One of the pre-k classes only had 60 minutes of physical activity on the schedule and some of the toddler classes only had 45 minutes of physical activity scheduled.
HHSC 746.2206(2)(B) — Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-09. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Food & allergies
One infant who was still on formula did not have updated feeding instructions. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed and dated the feeding instructions to indicate that they had not changed.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-02.
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Supervision & ratios
This operation did not have a current list of employees posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct a fire drill in March. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit within three minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-02.
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Other
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One of the pre-k classes only had 60 minutes of physical activity on the schedule and some of the toddler classes only had 45 minutes of physical activity scheduled.
HHSC 746.2206(2)(B) — Written Activity Plan - Active Play Pre K - 90 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-09. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Food & allergies
One infant who was still on formula did not have updated feeding instructions. This was corrected during the inspection when the parent signed and dated the feeding instructions to indicate that they had not changed.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-02.
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Supervision & ratios
This operation did not have a current list of employees posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a children's product certification form available for review.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-08. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct a fire drill in March. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit within three minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 16, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed the center did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 16, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed the center did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of eight caregivers' files reviewed, one did not have training in the following required topics: abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, food allergies, and handling hazardous materials. This was corrected during the inspection as the caregiver is currently on leave.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-20.
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Food & allergies
Two infants who were not on table food yet had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Illness & medication
Out of eight children's records reviewed, one child was missing an admission date, one was missing an an updated immunization record, and one was missing a physician's health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of eight caregivers' files reviewed, one did not have training in the following required topics: abuse and neglect, communicable diseases, food allergies, and handling hazardous materials. This was corrected during the inspection as the caregiver is currently on leave.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-20.
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Food & allergies
Two infants who were not on table food yet had feeding instructions that were not updated monthly.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Illness & medication
Out of eight children's records reviewed, one child was missing an admission date, one was missing an an updated immunization record, and one was missing a physician's health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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 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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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
HHSC 746.2431(5) — Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of cleaning solution in an unlocked cabinet where children could access it. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved the bottle to a drawer out of the reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Other
An electrical outlet in one of the infant rooms did not have a childproof cover. This was corrected during inspection when the director put a childproof cover on the outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook did not have the criteria for extreme weather that will prohibit children from going outside to play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The infant daily reports did not have sections for each infant's mood and a summary of daily activities.
HHSC 746.2431(5) — Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a bottle of cleaning solution in an unlocked cabinet where children could access it. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved the bottle to a drawer out of the reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Other
An electrical outlet in one of the infant rooms did not have a childproof cover. This was corrected during inspection when the director put a childproof cover on the outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook did not have the criteria for extreme weather that will prohibit children from going outside to play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 30, 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 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 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 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 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 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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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver in care did not have current CPR/First Aid certification on file. The certification expired in May 2023.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children in the Toddler classroom were observed being changed on the floor where the children were observed playing. This was corrected when the caregiver sanitized the area and moved the diaper changing area.
HHSC 746.3503(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-23.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver in care did not have current CPR/First Aid certification on file. The certification expired in May 2023.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children in the Toddler classroom were observed being changed on the floor where the children were observed playing. This was corrected when the caregiver sanitized the area and moved the diaper changing area.
HHSC 746.3503(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-23.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers observed with infants under 17 months old did not have proof of the required orientation and annual infant trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
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Other
During the inspection a 7 month old was observed sleeping on a sheet that was loose and could cause an entanglement. THis was corrected the caregivers pulling the sheet snugly.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers observed with infants under 17 months old did not have proof of the required orientation and annual infant trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-01-30.
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Other
During the inspection a 7 month old was observed sleeping on a sheet that was loose and could cause an entanglement. THis was corrected the caregivers pulling the sheet snugly.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 12, 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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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the inspection infants bottles were observed not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-03.
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Other Serious
During the inspection a 3 month old was observed in a swing sleep in a swing swaddled with a blanket. This was corrected by the blanket and the infant being removed.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
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Food & allergies
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the inspection infants bottles were observed not labeled. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-03.
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Other Serious
During the inspection a 3 month old was observed in a swing sleep in a swing swaddled with a blanket. This was corrected by the blanket and the infant being removed.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 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 3, 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 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 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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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver responsible for children during the inspection did not have documented proof of pre-service training or pre-service exemption.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection two caregivers CPR certificates were evaluated and found to be taken online only.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-21.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver responsible for children during the inspection did not have documented proof of pre-service training or pre-service exemption.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-16.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection two caregivers CPR certificates were evaluated and found to be taken online only.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-21.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection observed children in care enter the playground without the Designee conducting a daily safety check first. The daily grounds checklist was documented 2 out of 5 days. This was corrected during the inspection by the Designee checking the playground for hazards and documenting the check.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The last fire drill documented fire drill was completed in October 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by the operation completing a fire drill and exiting within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-07.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection observed children in care enter the playground without the Designee conducting a daily safety check first. The daily grounds checklist was documented 2 out of 5 days. This was corrected during the inspection by the Designee checking the playground for hazards and documenting the check.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The last fire drill documented fire drill was completed in October 2021. This was corrected during the inspection by the operation completing a fire drill and exiting within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection the personnel files were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2021-12-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection the personnel files were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2021-12-27.
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Records & paperwork
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