Kimble Learning Center
2200 E 10TH AVE, Amarillo, TX 79104 · Potter County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jazmin Juarez
- Phone
- (806) 345-1360
- Regulated since
- Dec 12, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 233359 · number 831479- 667
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 59 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (19), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (7), Food & allergies (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (19) |
| 2023 | 23 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (9), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 17 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (3), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (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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May 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A child's file that was reviewed during the inspection did not have a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Safety & premises
An infant was showing noticeable signs being tired and grabbing at the rails of their crib. The caregiver told the child that they know the child is tired but they have at least an hour before they can lay down. The child then began pushing and biting other children due to being tired and requiring rest.
HHSC 746.2423 — Naptime for Infants
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed at inspection grabbing a child by the arm with enough pressure to leave an impression on the child's arm and remained visiible for five minutes.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Other Serious
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One staff member did not have health and safety training as specified in condition 2 of the operation's probation within 10 days of their hire date.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two caregivers were in the classroom but were not maintaining awareness of the ongoing activities of the children they were responsible for. One child was laying on the floor with their pants partially down and exposing themself and touching themself. A caregiver walked past the child and then continued picking up toys without intervening.
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 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Toys were observed being cleaned up and placed back on the shelves. Toys that had been in the children's mouths were mixed with the clean toys that were placed back on the shelves for children to access.
HHSC 746.3407(1) — Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Toddlers were observed playing with a group of toys on the carpet and toys were continuously placed in their mouth and then placed back in the group of other toys and then another child would pick up the contaminated toy and then place in their mouth.
HHSC 746.3407(1) — Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One child had a potty accident and had their wet clothes changed and they did not have their hands washed after. Additionally, the caregiver did not wash their hands after handling the soiled clothes. Additional children had their diaper changed and some of the children did not have their hands washed after. The caregiver also did not wash her hands after each diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Multiple children's diapers were changed and the diaper changing surface was not observed being sanitized after any of the diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed at inspection telling children that if they acted like babies then they would have them and their belongings sent down to the baby room. The caregiver was not communicating with the children in a manner that treated them with courtesy and respect.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Staff background & training
Transportation training is not current for any current staff that transport children in care and the director of the operation additionally requires transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25.
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Discipline & child guidance
A caregiver had a child sit inactive for a length of time that was inappropriate for his age. The child should have been limited to 3 minutes of time out but instead was sitting for 20 minutes before being allowed to get up and participate in an activity.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Food & allergies
A caregiver was observed at inspection telling children that they would get candy for good behavior and if they dd not listen then they would not get any.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Other Serious
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Sep 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Both staff members were hyper focused on other job duties, such as hand washing practices, that when multiple children had a minor injury and upset, they did not comfort them or evaluate their level of injury.
HHSC 746.2501(4) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The toddler classroom had majority of the shelves turned towards the wall and the toys were inaccessible to children in care. This was observed during morning activities with 1.5 hour of time prior to nap time. Two music based toys were made accessible after the initial observations but the shelves that were faced away were not turned with available toys during the duration of the inspection.
HHSC 746.2505(3) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One classroom with 21 children had reduced ratios during nap time with one caregiver. The specified age group is three year olds with children ranging from 18 month olds to 4 year olds. There was not an additional employee available in the building upon arrival at inspection.
HHSC 746.1613(b) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-06. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the infant classroom was not free of hazards. A container of hot soup was in reach of an infant that led to an injury that required medical treatment.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was in a restrictive device for over 15 minutes and the director had to prompt the staff member to transition the child. It was corrected with the infant 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 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The staff list that is posted for parents was not current. Several new staff transitioned to the operation and staff also left employment from the operation and the list has not been updated. This was corrected at inspection with the staff list being updated and posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-13.
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Other
None of the four infants were signed in on the sign in sheet in the infant classroom. Additionally, a child for the two's classroom was not signed in either. This was corrected with the director signing the children into care.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-13.
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Other Serious
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the intial walk through of the inspection, the director was absent and the staff were not aware of whom was in charge during her absence. One staff member stated the assistant director was in charge but the assistant director was present in the building to be in charge at that time. Another staff member was not aware that the director was not present in the building and stated she didn't know whom was in charge.
HHSC 746.1013(c) — Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other
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Mar 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The currently available activity plan for the prek classrooms which has toddlers and pre-k age children combined, does not accurately reflect the current activities being provided.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A classroom was observed with cleaning supplies that are within reach of children and not inaccessible.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Other
A television placed on a cart and used for supervised screen time activities was not adequately anchored and risked being tipped over off the cart.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Other
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The currently available activity plan for the prek classrooms which has toddlers and pre-k age children combined, does not accurately reflect the current activities being provided.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Safety & premises
The activity plan for the infant classroom lacks an afternoon opportunity for outdoor play. The current activity plan only displays a morning opportunity for outside play at 10:30 am. Additionally, the afternoon does not include any activities for the infants. The schedule goes from nap time, to snack time and then to dismissal.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observations at inspection demonstrated that staff are not routinely checking diapers to ensure diaper changes are being completed promptly. One child was in care for 80 minutes before their diaper was checked and changed. The diaper was overly full and feces was running down the child's leg.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The infant room hand washing sink was observed being used to wash toys.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Other
A caregiver was communicating to the children in a manner that did not encourage positive statements. The caregiver was instructing children to stop crying after instructing a child to stop unwanted behavior and then telling a child they wouldn't have fallen out of a chair if they didn't sit right.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(B) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Safety & premises
Two vehicles were inspected and there were 6 expired booster seats that are used to transport children in care.
HHSC 746.5607(b) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Other
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The staff were observed at inspection during circle time and art activities in the pre k classroom but the routines observed does not match the written activity plan. Outside time is outlined on the schedule from 8:45 am to 9:15 am but outside time was not observed with nice weather outside. Additionally, the infant schedule does not list their outside opportunities.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observations at inspection demonstrated that staff are not routinely checking diapers to ensure diaper changes are being completed promptly.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
The high chairs in the infant room were rinsed with water but were not sanitized with a sanitizing product before use.
HHSC 746.2419(9) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - High Chair Trays Sanitized
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Food & allergies
One of the infants lacking complete infant feeding instructions is no longer in care. The other infant's feeding instruction still lacks specifics on how frequent formula requires to be given.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The walking babies classroom floor has been cleaned and in better condition. The pre k classroom bathroom still requires to be cleaned to remove dirt and debri from around the toilet. The infant classroom carpet has less debri on the floor but there were staples that infants picked up and almost placed in their mouth. The infant toys still require cleaning.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Staff were observed at inspection cleaning multiple children's noses and not washing their hands afterwards.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Other
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Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observations at inspection demonstrated that staff are not routinely checking diapers to ensure diaper changes are being completed promptly. One child was in care for over two hours prior to having their diaper checked and changed.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Other
The high chairs in the infant room were rinsed with water but were not sanitized with a sanitizing product before use.
HHSC 746.2419(9) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - High Chair Trays Sanitized
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Food & allergies
Two infant feeding instructions are lacking clear expectations on infant feeding for the staff to follow. One child's infant feeding instruction does not specify how frequently formula is required and one infant feeding instruction does not provide how many ounces of water or how many scoops of formula is required to provide clear instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Some of the bathrooms floors were cleaned to remove dirt but not al of the floors were cleaned and were observed to have layered dirt and requires more frequent cleaning practices. Additionally the infant classroom carpet had food crumbs throughout the carpeted area that infants kept picking up and placing in their mouth.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Staff were observed at inspection cleaning multiple children's noses and not washing their hands afterwards. Additionally, a staff member cleaned spit up off the carpet and did not wash their own hands afterwards.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child in care spit up on the carpet and then crawled through the spit up, including their hands coming into direct contact and the staff did not assist the child with appropriate hand washing practices after.
HHSC 746.3417(7) — Children Handwashing After Contact with Harmful Substance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Other
The toddler playground was not inspected prior to being used and had various amounts of trash, including a used baby wipe, in the outdoor space used by children in care.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
When various classrooms were combined for morning drop off time, there was not a list of the children's names and ages available to review again at inspection. Once children transitioned to their classrooms two classrooms did not have a list of information of the children's ages they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Safety & premises
Space used for infants during morning drop off routines is not set up to ensure there are sufficient number of toys for infants, including offering a variety of different developmental ranges.
HHSC 746.2405(5) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on evidence obtained during the inspection, the hand washing sink in the infant classroom is being used to routinely clean toys that children have placed in their mouth.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Safety & premises
Toddlers are not provided enough variety of activities, including low shelving for easily accessing the selection of toys during the morning drop off time, so the children are having to compete for the toys that are available.
HHSC 746.2505(2) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Other
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Feb 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, infants are not having their diapers changed promptly when wet. Additionally, the different areas used for infants during morning drop off times does not have a diaper changing area available to ensure infants diapering needs are being promptly addressed.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Other
An infant in care is lacking infant feeding instructions. An additional infant in care has an infant feeding instruction form signed by the parent but does not provide any direct instructions on what the infant requires for feeding times, the quantity or the frequency expected to be provided by the staff.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Food items that present a choking hazard were observed being served to infants at inspection.
HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Safety & premises
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, caregivers are not routinely placing toys aside for sanitizing after a child has placed the toy in their mouth.
HHSC 746.3407(1) — Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The floors of the bathrooms were observed to have layered dirt and requires more frequent cleaning practices.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Illness & medication
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, children are being admitted into care when they have symptoms of illness that should exclude them from care.
HHSC 746.3601(3)(E) — Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
When various classrooms were combined for morning drop off time, there was not a list of the children's names and ages available to review. Once children transitioned to their classrooms two classrooms did not have a list of information of the children's ages they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The infants were observed having 7 infants to one caregiver with a specified age group of 12-17 months. The classroom should of had no more than 5 with one caregiver to be in ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios
When the infants were combined with older children, there were 15 children with two caregivers with more than an 18 month age gap between the 4 month old infant and the five year old child grouped together. Additionally when the infants split off into their designated classroom, they then initially had five infants with the youngest 4 months and the oldest 25 months and there continued to be greater than an 18 month age gap until teh 25 month old child was removed to another classroom.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios
With 12 children in care with one caregiver responsible for these children there were 3 infants included in the count of the 12 children and was over ratio.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Other
Children were not offered an alternative activity to screen time when combined for morning drop off. There were no available toys, activities or centers for any of the children ranging from infants to pre k to engage in a different activity.
HHSC 746.2205(b) — Written Activity Plan- Screen Time Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Other
Children were observed watching a movie with a combination of ages, including children less than the age of 2.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Other
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Staff directed children to the bathroom to drink water from the hand washing sink. The children then went and drank the water from the faucet.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(2) — Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed going to the bathroom to potty and were not washing their hands afterwards.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained during the staff are routinely on their cell phones for personal use while supervising children in care.
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 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Other
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, staff are not following the written activity plan, including omitting outside activities when the weather is appropriate for outdoor activities.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Other
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Dec 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child in care was missing admission information as required.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2024-01-11.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not renew their CPR and First aid certificate promptly prior to the credential expiring on 11/5/2023.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other
Personnel policies related to staff being ill not having direct access to children in care is not being adhered to. A staff member at inspection stated they had to come to work sick and was working in a classroom with children in care.
HHSC 746.201(2) — Written Personnel Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Other
A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating to the children in a manner that does not promote positive guidance and praise.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Various classrooms had areas that require attention related to maintenance. One classroom had outlet overs missing, a broken shelf that is only partially secured to the wall and the trash can with food debri did not have a lid to keep it inaccessible to children in care. Another classroom also had missing outlet covers, a step stool used by children had layered dirt on the top and the sides of the plastic and the bathroom toilet dispenser cover was broken and removed from the wall.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-04. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Active play equipment was added onto the playground for infants and toddlers. The climbing equipment are pallets used to form a triangle for climbing up one side and down the other. This free standing arch climber is considered prohibited equipment for children less than 5 years of age. The climbing equipment are pallets used to form a triangle for climbing up one side and down the other. The pallets are not sanded and have pieces of the wood that is splintered where the children grasp the pieces of wood to climb. Additionally, the climbing equipment lacks loose fill within the 6 foot use zone.
HHSC 746.4605(a)(1) — Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs -Free Standing Arch Climbers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-24. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Another caregiver was observed at inspection communicating to the children in a manner that does not promote positive guidance and praise.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Building and Grounds: Toys were observed at inspection being visibly dirty. Staff interviewed stated that the equipment is still only being sprayed with sanitizer product but is not being wiped clean to remove dirt and debris from the surface of the toys. Toys had visible dirt on them, including large legos blocks, toy trucks and toys meant to be stepped on for balance indoors. The dust was cleaned off the top of the play kitchen and the bouncer was cleaned in the infant classroom. However, there is still a majority of toys in the toddler classroom that have visible dirt on them.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Other
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A toddler caregiver had various opportunities to offer comfort and support when children were upset and instead, she told them to stop crying.
HHSC 746.2501(4) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Other
A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating to the children in a manner that does not promote positive guidance and praise.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Discipline & child guidance
Several two years were observed being placed in time out for 10 minutes instead of the required one minute the year of their age.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Various children were observed having their arm grabbed when escorting them to time out in a rough manner. Additionally, a child was pushed back against the corner of a shelf in a rough manner when they attempted to get up from time out.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Toys were observed at inspection being visibly dirty. The equipment was being sprayed with sanitizer product but is not being wiped clean to remove dirt and debris from the surface of the toys. The potty chairs were observed being poured out but not sanitized after each use. There was still visible feces on the side of the potty bowl.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed at inspection changing consecutive diapers with changing her gloves in between but was not washing her hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on the diaper changing station to attend to children in the bathroom. The caregiver did not have their hand on the child and also was not within an arm's length of the child on the diaper changing station.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(3) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Other
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing surfaces have not been sanitized appropriately after diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-04. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changes were observed at inspection and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized appropriately after any of the diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Transportation training was not available for review for the director when requested at inspection.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed conducting diaper changes at inspection but did not wash their hands afterwards, despite wearing gloves. Additionally, the caregiver helped children with wiping their noses but did not wash their hands after diaper changes were conducted.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changes were observed at inspection and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized after any of the diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Other Serious
There was a mop bucket that had bleach water in reach of children in a hallway.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy plan did not have the required parent signature in file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Safety & premises
The school age playground has varying amounts of loose fill from one inch to four inches and does not have the required six inches of loose fill within the entire use zone of the equipment.
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 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-26.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A staff that provides transportation training did not have transportation training available for review at inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-06. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Staff background & training
One staff was not available for review at inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-06. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy that provides information to parents regarding the promotion of physical activity to parents was not complete.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-01. Correction verified 2022-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified by staff when a child in care received minor injuries while in care at pick up time.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Other
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Aug 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed in direct care of children and the operation has not received notification of eligibility prior to allowing the individual to be present at 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 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A classroom was observed with chemicals - cleaning supplies and bug spray that was within reach of children and not inaccessible.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Safety & premises
Inflatables were observed being used by children, however, they were not used according to manufacturing instructions as one stated to place soft surfacing or materials around all bouncer entrances, exits, and landings and the other bounce houses stated shoes should be removed.
HHSC 746.4971(1) — Inflatables - Enclosed Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy that provides information to parents regarding the promotion of physical activity to parents was not complete.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's files were not available for review upon request. **This was corrected when the director bring the files from the administrative office during inspection and provided for review.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Safety & premises
One child file review was missing the date of admission and the phone number for the medical emergency medical facility. **This was corrected at inspection when the information was written in the child admission form.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-12.
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Illness & medication
A child file had a photocopied Affidavit Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience in file and did not have the original. The affidavit was not completed entirely as it did not have any vaccines boxes checked. A child file did not have an immunization record in file when the file was reviewed. **The director obtained the immunization record for the child file that did not have one filed and it was current.
HHSC 746.615(a) — Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation did not inactivate an individual who has not been employed by the operation as of 2/28/2022, which is more than 7 days.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-17.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 11, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child who has been in care longer than 12 months from the admission date, 11/21/2018, did not have a health statement in file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One contracted employee that is counted in ratio and participates in caregiver activities and role, as well as interacts with and supervises the children did not have any annual training for review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-15.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not notify Licensing of a communicable disease within the required two day timeframe. **This was corrected at inspection when the operation made a report to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-21.
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Other
The last health inspection conducted was conducted on 1/7/2021 and is past due.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Records & paperwork
A child who has been in care longer than 12 months from the admission date, 11/21/2018, did not have a health statement in file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice regarding the person's eligibility and the operation does not have an eligible background check notification from the background check unit in file for review upon 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 2021-10-07. Correction verified 2021-10-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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