Pleasant Playland Academy
5530 PLEASANT GROVE RD, Texarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 172
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Marlana Parker
- Phone
- (903) 832-3836
- Regulated since
- Jul 6, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 505668 · number 1019426
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 16 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Other (5) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 10 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two staff were lacking their pre-service training of SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma and safe sleep practices.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Staff background & training
Five of ten staff files reviewed were lacking training for Handling, storing and disposing hazardous materials and/or Preventing, controlling, responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Safety & premises
It was observed that the school age playground equipments plastic was broken and split exposing rusted metal that could cause an injury to a child. The opeartion placed caution tape around play equipment until able to prevent children from playing on equipment.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-25. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Illness & medication
A review of children's files one child with a food allergy was lacking a parent signature along with symptoms to observed to administer medication and another child with a food allergy was lacking a food allergy plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Illness & medication
Three of ten children's immunizations records reviewed were missing their all their required immunizations based on their age. A list was left with the director of children and immunizations the child was lacking.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a three year old child left the playground unsupervised and was located in front of operation by a parent.
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 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
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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 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2026 Report · 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.
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Oct 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The incident report provided was lacking information required by licensing. The following was lacking on incident report: Director's name, operation number, if parent and licensing were notified (date, time, and by who), signature of director verifying they reviewed incident report and parent/guardian acknowledgement.
HHSC 746.701(1) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was discovered during the investigation that a caregiver was vacuuming the classroom while in charge of a group of children. During this time a child was injured when a cup was thrown by another child causing a black eye to another child.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(C) — Janitorial duties
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Other Serious
It was determined during the investigation that a caregiver was using intimidation as part of speaking with children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Other
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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed that four of the six bucket highchairs were lacking safety straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-23.
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Safety & premises
It was observed that a child with a food allergy was lacking an emeregency plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-23.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that the operation was lacking proper depth of loose fill on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-18. Correction verified 2025-04-23.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A soiled pull-up was observed in a trash can without a lid. The soiled pull-up was also not in a sealed plastic bag.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no staff member or caregiver in a classroom supervising infants and toddlers who were napping when I walked into the classroom at inspection. This was corrected at inspection as the caregiver returned to the classroom.
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 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant under 12 months of age was observed in a bouncer that was placed inside a crib sleeping. The child also had a pacifier with a pacifier attachment and a bib on while sleeping in the bouncer that was placed inside the crib. A second infant under 12 months of age was observed in a crib sleeping with a boppy pillow. This was corrected at inspection as the bouncer was removed from the crib and the infant was removed from the bouncer and placed in the crib. The bib and pacifier were removed. The boppy pillow was also removed from the crib during inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer that was placed inside a crib. This was corrected at inspection as the child was removed from the bouncer.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined caregivers failed to relate to children with respect when disciplining them.
HHSC 746.1201(3) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Recognize and Respect Children's Uniqueness and Potential
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Food & allergies
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that staff have used screen time during snack time and nap time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that caregivers have spanked children as a method of discipline. It was also found that during hours of operation a caregiver spanked her own children on the premises of the daycare. Additionally, while in care, the same caregiver has made threats to spank her own children once they get home. Lastly, it was determined other staff have made threats of corporal punishment to children.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined a caregiver has grabbed a child by the face and lifted up their chin as a method of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined caregivers have yelled at children as a method of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-06. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers records lacked a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-04.
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Other
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed as part of a DFPS investigation and found non-compliant. An operation fails to timely report to CCR that a child was injured and required medical treatment by a health-care professional.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Illness & medication
This standard was investigated as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be in non-compliance. The incident report was not complete with all required information and the parent/guardian had not signed.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver hit the table to get a child to stop them from crying and hitting other children during lunch time.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Other Serious
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were aware the carpet was fraying in the gym. Due to the frays of the carpet a child had placed a part of the fray around another child's neck causing a scratch to their neck.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-15. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observered in two seperate classrooms that the rubber baseboard was missing or broken exposing glue and sharp edges. (Photo was taken).
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that a staff had not treated a child with courtesy and respect when the staff pointed their finger at the child when they were trying to express themselves while in front of their own parent.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by their shirt/dress at the back of their neck area to remove from under a table.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report an incident within required time frame after becoming aware of a situation that may place a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Other Serious
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing training records staff were lacking training in required content. A list was left for director on trainings and staff.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-03. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
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Safety & premises
It was observed in the infant room that a baby walker was present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed from classroom.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was lacking a current annual fire inspections. The last inspection was conducted on 8/12/21.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Other
One of ten children's files was lacking a complete address for their physician.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Safety & premises
Five of ten children's files reviewed were lacking addressess for their emergency contact person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed in three different classrooms that garbage was accessible to children. (Photos taken)
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Records & paperwork
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a health statement. The child has been enrolled since 1/2020.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Illness & medication
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a review of children's files 1 of 12 children's files was lacking parent authorization and 2 of 12 were lacking a complete address for their emgency authorization for doctor or hospital.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Safety & premises
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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