Little Bees
523 BARTLETT, Natalia, TX 78059 · Medina County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tonia Barrientes
- Phone
- (830) 665-5222
- Regulated since
- Oct 18, 2000
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 165846 · number 549733
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Food & allergies (1) |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 15 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (5) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 14 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 34 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (10), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (11), Other (6) |
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 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Drinking water was not available during outdoor time.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The playground maintenance checklist is not being completed.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation made a change in space that made the playground unusable.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Staff background & training
The director was lacking training in the required topic of child maltreatment.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was heard using negative methods of discipline with children in care. The caregiver raised their voice in a negative, harsh tone multiple times. They also utilized negative statements instead of attempting to use positive methods of discipline and guidance.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children in care did not wash hands prior to eating lunch. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child was observed having their diaper changed and the child's hands were not washed prior to being laid down for nap. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and the caregiver washed chilren's hands after diapering.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing supplies were observed to be on and underneath a bench in the main classroom. The diapering supplies were accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-09. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver ws observed changing a child's diaper on their lap. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver began to change diapers on an appropriate diaper changing table. It was also addressed with the caregiver.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was lacking an up to date menu. The last menu posted was from April 2025.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Illness & medication
Two out of four children's records evaluated had out of date immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
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Safety & premises
Documentation for safety drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-16. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Staff background & training
Three out of four personnel records evaluated were lacking multiple training certificates.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Other
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Multiple children were observed in a chair with a tray and safety belt for over 15 minutes after they finished eating. They remained in the chair for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. This was corrected when the children were removed from the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-05. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
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Other Serious
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two infants under 18 months old were observed to be combined in a classroom with multiple children ranging in age with the oldest child being 11 years old. There were more than 12 children in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2403(3) — Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The center was not operating in compliance with multiple minimum standards. Multiple required postings were either out of date or missing. There was not an adequate amount of staff for the center to operate in compliance with standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed stepping out of their designated classroom multiple times for tasks such as preparing a meal and checking on another 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 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Supervision & ratios
There was a 12 year old related to a caregiver laying down in the kitchen area.
HHSC 746.1507(4) — Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - All Children Included
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-17.
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Other
There were a total of 6 infants in care. This exceeds the amount of infants allowed
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Supervision & ratios
A 7 month old and a 12 month old were combined in a classroom with multiple children ranging in age from 5 years old to 12 years old. There were more than 12 children in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.2403(3) — Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Other
Infant feeding instructions were not updated within 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Safety & premises
There were two uninstalled air conditioning window units in the playground area. The playground also contained a chandelier, rusted items such as a chair and lawn equipment, and there was a pile of wood with rusted nails sticking out. There was also a hammer sitting in the middle of play equipment. There was a broken slide with a puddle of accumluated water on it. Play equipment had a lot of dirt and spiders webs on them. There was also a large spider observed with a spiderweb in the playground area. There was a fallen tree limb inside of the fencing of the playground area. There was siding on the building that appears to be damaged and has nails sticking out. This siding was located in the area fenced for the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-21.
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Other
The annual certified consumer product safety had not been signed since 2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Safety & premises
4 out of 4 children's records were lacking admission information such as: address for emergency contact, parent name, physician or hospital information for emergency medical attention, school information, and admission date.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-22. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Illness & medication
2 out of 4 children's records reviewed had out of date or missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Records & paperwork
3 out of 4 children's records reviewed were lacking a valid health professional statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Records & paperwork
Employee records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Other Serious
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-20. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The infant classroom had children combined with more than an 18 month old gap in age.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One unqualified caregiver was observed to be in charge of six children.
HHSC 746.1109(a)(1) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-12. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infants were in a mixed group of children, a learning video was playing on the television. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the television was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-08.
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Other
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One out of four staff files evaluated lacked a copy of the photo ID.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One out of four children's records evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two children age 12 months old was mixed with children up to age 12 years old, with 16 total children in care. This was corrected when the infant caregiver arrived and separated the infants from the other children.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The following conditions placed on the operation were not in compliance: Condition 4: The infant classroom checks was not conducted twice a day (morning and afternoon). Condition 7: The indoor available for review.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during evaluation or probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-16.
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Safety & premises
The wooden playhouse lacked maintenance; spider webs, leaves and wasp nest.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-16.
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Other
One fan in the infant room was not mounted. This was corrected at inspection when the fan was removed from the infant room.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The activity plan posted was not current.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-14. Correction verified 2022-02-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation lacked a fire drill for the month of January.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-15.
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Other
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
RECITED:One out of the four staff did not meet the qualifications.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
RECITED:Three out of four staff lacked 24 hours annual training
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
RECITED:Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on the certificates.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
RECITED:Two out of four staff lacked CPR
HHSC 746.1329(c)(1)(A) — Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Other
RECITED:The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Staff background & training
RECITED:Operation lacked a file on staff
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-23.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of the four staff did not meet the qualifications.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There is no method to maintain supervision during hand washing after diaper changes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Staff background & training
Three out of four staff lacked 24 hours annual training
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Staff background & training
Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on the certificates.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Staff background & training
Two out of four staff lacked CPR
HHSC 746.1329(c)(1)(A) — Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Infant room is cluttered creating less space for the infants, in addition the infant area in the doorway of the infant room was stacked and cluttered with various items causing a possible falling hazard.
HHSC 746.2417(3) — Activities for Infants - Safe, Clean, Uncluttered Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Other
The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the infant room, there is no walk through to the sink.
HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Safety & premises
Shelving and dresser in doorway of infant room was stacked and cluttered with various items causing a hazard.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-05. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Other
Two rotating toys and two climbing structures lacked loose fill
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Staff background & training
Operation lacked a file on staff
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four staff did not meet minimum qualifications.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Staff background & training
Three out of four staff files lacked the 24 hours of training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Staff background & training
Training certificates lacked trainer's qualifications on certificate.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Staff background & training
Two out of four staff lacked a current cpr and first aid card on file.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(1)(A) — Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-12-27. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Safety & premises
Two infants were in high chairs without using the safety straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Safety & premises
Three out of three cribs did not have a label with the child's name.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Food & allergies
All bottles were not labeled,
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Other
The two infants enrolled lacked feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
A five month old infant was placed in the crib on her stomach.
HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Safety & premises
The director stated the last time the children played outdoors was two days prior.
HHSC 746.2507(1) — Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Other
The caregiver did not redirect the child, rather the child was threated.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver did not wash hands after diapering an infant
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Safety & premises
Candles were burning on the kitchen counter that was assessable to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Other
Two rotating toys and two climbing structures lacked the six inches loose fill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Staff background & training
One out four staff files were unavailable.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-04. Correction verified 2021-12-29.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Recited: Seven children were observed in care, the youngest was 3 months old and oldest is three years old.There were more than an 18 month in age difference.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-04. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Other
Screen time was observed to be used with three children under the age of two years old.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-04. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 14, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Director and an unqualified transportation employee did not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-09-24. Correction verified 2021-10-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to notify licensing that transportation was being added as a provided service.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-09-22. Correction verified 2021-10-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The two vehicles that were used for transportation did not have the a list of childrens names and their emergency authorization forms.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-09-24. Correction verified 2021-10-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The two vehicles used for transportation did not include fire extinguishers.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-09-24. Correction verified 2021-10-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The two vehicles that were used for transportation did not include first aid kits.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-09-24. Correction verified 2021-10-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The 12 passenger van did not have the electronic safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-09-30. Correction verified 2021-10-05.
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