Jacqueline Nicole Lott
120 COUNTY ROAD 101, Fairfield, TX 75840 · Freestone County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Phone
- (903) 390-1135
- Regulated since
- May 21, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1307787 · number 1675196
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 13 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (9), Food & allergies (4), Staff background & training (9), Records & paperwork (3), Other (9) |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (4), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
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 23, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The primary caregiver had not created a plan to complete emergency drills and monthly fire safety checks within 15 days from the start of the probation, which was required in the probation conditions.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
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Safety & premises
The parent handbook was missing information on how medical emergencies would be handled.
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Other Serious
A twelve-month-old infant was observed wearing an amber teething necklace while sleeping in their play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the necklace was removed and placed in the infant's bag.
HHSC 747.2301(5) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Safety & premises
An infant was observed using a baby walker. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed and the walker was placed outside.
HHSC 747.2315(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sitting in an activty seat for approximately 30 minutes. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was reminded that infants should only be allowed to use restrictive devices for 15 minutes at a time, and the infant was removed from the seat.
HHSC 747.2317(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The primary caregiver was observed washing her hands a child's hands after diapering in the kitchen sink, which was also used to clean bottles.
HHSC 747.2319(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The primary caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after changing the infant's diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was reminded about handwashing and washed the infant's hands.
HHSC 747.3213(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The latch on the gate that was installed to prevent access to the pool was within reach of the children in care.
HHSC 747.4807(b) — Fence Gates Around Swimming Pool - Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Other Serious
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The children in care were watching a television show, and one of the children was ten months old. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-29.
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Other
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A substitute caregiver was allowed to watch children alone at the operation before the primary caregiver received notification of whether or not the substitute caregiver was eligible to present. This was corrected during the inspection when the children in care were sent home, and the substitute caregiver left the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the follow-up inspection, the primary caregiver was still missing three instructor-led training hours and the following training topics: emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, handling hazardous materials, and preventing communicable diseases.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
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Records & paperwork
The substitute caregiver who was in charge during the primary caregiver's absence did not have phone numbers for some of the parents of the children in care.
HHSC 747.203(3) — Primary Caregiver's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Have Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
The primary caregiver allowed an individual with an ineligible background check to be present at the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual left the operation.
HHSC 747.3503(a) — People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Records & paperwork
One of the children who was present was not enrolled and did not have any admission information.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the follow-up inspection, the primary caregiver had not submitted the required staff records for the substitute caregiver.
HHSC 747.901 — Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a loose-fitting sheet that was coming off of the play yard mattress.
HHSC 747.2311(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant under twelve months old was observed sleeping in a play yard while wearing an amber teething necklace. This was corrected during the inspection when the necklace was removed and stored in the infant's bag.
HHSC 747.2315(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 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Other
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver without a background check was present during the inspection and was caring for children alone while the primary caregiver was out running errands. This was corrected during the inspection when primary caregiver returned and the caregiver without a background check left the operation.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant under twelve months old was observed sleeping with a blanket in the play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the blanket was removed.
HHSC 747.2315(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 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Food & allergies
An infant was observed sleeping with a bottle in a play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was removed.
HHSC 747.2319(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Records & paperwork
One of the children present was not enrolled and did not have any admission information.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was an assistant caregiver present who did not have a background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-29.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver's first aid and CPR expired on 04/25/2026 and she did not have proof of renewed first aid and CPR training.
HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver only had 28 out of 30 hours of annual training, and was missing three hours of management training, six instructor-led hours, and the following taining topics: emergency preparedness, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, handling hazardous materials, and preventing communicable diseases.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Safety & premises
The parent handbook was missing information on parent's rights and procedures for medical emergencies.
HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Safety & premises
An infant was using a boppy pillow that was equipped with safety straps, and the straps were not fasted. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed and the primary caregiver was informed that straps must be fastened when the equipment is in use.
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-29.
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Food & allergies
The bottles for the two infants in care were not labeled.
HHSC 747.2319(5) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Food & allergies
An infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow with a bottle. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant woke up and the bottle was removed.
HHSC 747.2319(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Food & allergies
The two infants in care were still on formula and did not have written feeding instructions.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow on the floor. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant woke up, and the primary caregiver was also informed that infants must sleep in their own play yard or crib,
HHSC 747.2324(1) — Naptime for Infants - Designated crib, cot, bed, or mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Other Serious
The primary caregiver stated that one of the infants has been sleeping in a swing instead of a play yard. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was informed that infants cannot sleep in swings without a sleep expection form signed by a doctor.
HHSC 747.2326(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Other
Several outlets were missing outlet covers.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Other
The children's product certification form was last signed on 10/18/24.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a list of employees, their most recent inspection report, or their permit renewal letter posted.
HHSC 747.401(a)(5) — Posting Requirements-List of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Other
Three of the children's mats were not labeled.
HHSC 747.4303(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
The afterschool room did not have a smoke detector.
HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Illness & medication
Out of four children's records reviewed, two were missing everything except an immunization record, one was missing emergency consent to medical treatment and an admission date, and one was missing parental acknowledgement of receiving the parent handbook.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Staff background & training
The assistant caregiver did not have a staff file, and the primary caregiver's spouse did not have proof of a background check and orientation to the home.
HHSC 747.901 — Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Screen time was being used for children under the age of two. This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off and the primary caregiver was reminded that children under two are not allowed to have screen time.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A toddler did not wash their hands after a diaper change. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was reminded that children's hands need to be washed after diaper changes, and the toddler was instructed to wash their hands.
HHSC 747.3213(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-19.
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Other
There were two outlets without covers. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-19.
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Other
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May 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children in care were given crackers before they washed their hands. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was reminded that children must wash their hands before eating and she had the children wash their hands.
HHSC 747.3213(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-09.
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Safety & premises
There was no fire drill recorded for April. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted during the inspection and the children were able to exit in less than three minutes.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-09.
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Safety & premises
Out of four children's records reviewed, three were missing physician information and consent to emergency treatment, and one was missing an official shot record from the physician.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Records & paperwork
The primary caregiver did not have any menus available for review.
HHSC 747.801(4) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-14. Correction verified 2025-05-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The lunch that was served did not follow food program patterns. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed about the components that need to be served for lunches and added additional components to the meal.
HHSC 747.3101(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-12.
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Other
The antiseptic solution in the first aid kit had expired. The expired solution was disposed of during the inspection and the primary caregiver will purchase new antiseptic wipes.
HHSC 747.3803(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Safety & premises
The primary caregiver is subscribed to recall emails but did not have a CPSC form verifying that she has reviewed the recall list and removed unsafe products.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Food & allergies
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were two electrical outlets without covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the covers were placed in the outlets.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-06.
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Other
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a provisional background check was left alone with children. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver returned.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-05. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver with a provisional background check was left alone with children. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver returned.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver in the home did not have an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation and the primary caregiver submitted a background check request.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver did not have any annual training for the training year that was being reviewed.
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-14. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Food & allergies
The lunch that was served did not follow the pattern required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
HHSC 747.3101(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-18.
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Other
There were electrical outlets uncovered where children under five could reach them. This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were placed in the outlets.
HHSC 747.3501(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-18.
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Safety & premises
The primary caregiver said she does not review the CPSC product recall list and is not subscribed to the recall emails. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was shown how to view the recall list online and subscribe to the recall emails.
HHSC 747.3935(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have their most recent inspection report posted.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a fire drill recorded since May 2024. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and the children were able to exit within three minutes.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-18.
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Illness & medication
Out of four children's records reviewed, two were missing healthcare information and emergency medical authorization, three were missing a health statement, and three were missing updated immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection it was found that the CPR certificate expired in April 2022.
HHSC 747.1007(5) — Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection there were 9 children in care ages 21 months to 4 years old. This was corrected by three children in care leaving.
HHSC 747.1701 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The new playground structure on the playground did not meet the required safety requirements for the tire swing, bucket swings, and rope swing. This was corrected during the inspection by the provider creating a safety plan to ensure the play structure will not be used during operation hours. The play structure will be used after hours only.
HHSC 747.4401(1) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operational policies did not have a policy on the promotion of outdoor play.
HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Records & paperwork
4 out 4 children files were missing the required health statements.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Illness & medication
2 out of the 4 files evaluated did not have documentation of immunizations.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-18. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Staff background & training
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