Holy Spirit Early Childhood And Primary School
12535 PERTHSHIRE RD, Houston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 170
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jennifer Huthmacher
- Phone
- (713) 468-5138
- Regulated since
- Aug 26, 1996
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 95173 · number 56078
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 30 | 10 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 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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Aug 21, 2026 Report · Recorded (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Report · Recorded (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations last sanitation inspection was completed on 09/26/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area is in need of loose-fill surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations last sanitation inspection was completed on 09/26/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area is in need of loose-fill surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 5, 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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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe that a child in care received medical evaluation by a healthcare professional following an injury.
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 2025-12-08. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe that a child in care received medical evaluation by a healthcare professional following an injury.
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 2025-12-08. Correction verified 2026-01-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 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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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since August 23rd, 2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Other
The use zone to the sides of a slide do not extend to the required 6 feet. An additional 2 feet is needed on one side. Note: The provider removed the slide during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-12.
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Other
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since August 23rd, 2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Other
The use zone to the sides of a slide do not extend to the required 6 feet. An additional 2 feet is needed on one side. Note: The provider removed the slide during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Education written in a foreign language was not translated to English for one out of four staff files evaluated.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection a caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not have children was hands afterwards. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver was instructed to wash each child's hand after having their diapers changed before they go back to play.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-14.
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Safety & premises
A small slide was observed installed over grass without the required loose-fill material or unitary surfacing. Note: The play structure was removed during the inspection.
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 2024-08-14.
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Other
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Education written in a foreign language was not translated to English for one out of four staff files evaluated.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection a caregiver was observed changing diapers and did not have children was hands afterwards. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver was instructed to wash each child's hand after having their diapers changed before they go back to play.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-14.
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Safety & premises
A small slide was observed installed over grass without the required loose-fill material or unitary surfacing. Note: The play structure was removed during the inspection.
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 2024-08-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver has not completed the skill-based portion for pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver has not completed the skill-based portion for pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed with direct access to children in care. The operation has not obtained an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating the individual can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
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 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the full 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training
Documentation showing the director has completed the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review during the inspection. An additional 20 hours is needed.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the original certificate of completion or a copy for CPR and First Aid training available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Safety & premises
Cribs in the infant room were not labeled for each infant.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Other
The annual sanitation has not been conducted since August 9th, 2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Documentation of current liability insurance for the operation was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of meeting education requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed with direct access to children in care. The operation has not obtained an eligiblity notification from CBCU stating the individual can be present. Note: The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.
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 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the full 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training
Documentation showing the director has completed the full 30 hours of annual training was not available for review during the inspection. An additional 20 hours is needed.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the original certificate of completion or a copy for CPR and First Aid training available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Safety & premises
Cribs in the infant room were not labeled for each infant.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Other
The annual sanitation has not been conducted since August 9th, 2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Documentation of current liability insurance for the operation was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of meeting education requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 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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May 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed in a classroom and the operation did not have an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the caregiver could be present.
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 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection infants were observed in their cribs with pacifiers that contained an attachment piece. Note: It was discussed to only use pacifiers that do not contain attachments as they pose a risk of strangulation and suffocation.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Other
A child had not been signed in for the day. Note: The caregivers noted the child's time of arrival on the attendance log in the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, a caregiver was observed in a classroom and the operation did not have an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the caregiver could be present.
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 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection infants were observed in their cribs with pacifiers that contained an attachment piece. Note: It was discussed to only use pacifiers that do not contain attachments as they pose a risk of strangulation and suffocation.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Other
A child had not been signed in for the day. Note: The caregivers noted the child's time of arrival on the attendance log in the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was on their phone while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained, a caregiver did not count the number of children before going outside and left a child alone in a classroom for approximately 2 minutes.
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 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information, the operation did not report a situation that put a child at risk to CCR within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained, the Licensing Incident Report was not shared with parents regarding a child that was left alone in a classroom.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver was on their phone while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the information obtained, a caregiver did not count the number of children before going outside and left a child alone in a classroom for approximately 2 minutes.
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 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information, the operation did not report a situation that put a child at risk to CCR within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information obtained, the Licensing Incident Report was not shared with parents regarding a child that was left alone in a classroom.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
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Other
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was observed present at the operation in the 3 year old classroom with an inactive background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
Four caregivers was observed at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.
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 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises
Five classrooms were observed with children napping in the exit walkway. This was corrected at inspection when each caregiver of the classes moved the children to another location.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was observed present at the operation in the 3 year old classroom with an inactive background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
Four caregivers was observed at the operation without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.
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 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises
Five classrooms were observed with children napping in the exit walkway. This was corrected at inspection when each caregiver of the classes moved the children to another location.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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