Childrens Lighthouse Of Corinth
1560 POST OAK DR, Corinth, TX 76210 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 245
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Christina Carrillo
- Phone
- (940) 279-1168
- Regulated since
- Aug 31, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1374638 · number 1719519
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 24 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gathered through the investigation, the directors and caregivers were aware of multiple claims of suspected abuse and/or neglect and failed to report to the appropriate authorities.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that caregivers used creams that were not provided by the parent, and the operation did not have permission.
HHSC 746.3501(4) — Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not provide parents of children with incident reports for situations that occurred while the children were in care.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers in Room 9 did not know the number of children present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-18. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The last fire inspection conducted at the operation was 12/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Other Serious
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a director has not been reporting situations that place children at risk to CCR and has not ensured that they are operating to minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Other Serious
Based on information gathered during an investigation, the school-age caregiver open-handedly pushed a child in the face to turn them away from her, while the child was trying to communicate with the caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Other Serious
Based on information gathered through an investigation, the school-age caregiver grabbed a child by the arm while in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Other Serious
Based on information gathered during an investigation, the school-age caregiver has yelled at the children while in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on information gathered during investigtion mangagment did not report an incident that placed a child at risk, in which they were knowledgeable.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not provide a child's parent with an incident report for situations that occurred while in care.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-03. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present in the classroom caring for children without an active background check on file. The staff was sent home during the inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(1) — Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Notification was not provided to the parent by pick-up time concerning an incident that caused the child's teeth to become chipped.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
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Other
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not use appropriate redirection as the caregiver grabbed a child by the wrist and lifted the child from a seated position to direct the child to the sink.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Other
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation did not have a background check submitted for a caregiver working at the center. The background check was ran while at the inspection and the caregiver was sent home.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing an up to date CPR/First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Food & allergies
During the inspection, there were infant bottles observed with the first name and no last initial.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
It was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when not checking the bottles to verify the name, which resulted in an infant being fed the wrong bottle.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that the operation did not report to CCR that a caregiver gave an infant another infant's bottle.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-01. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other
The employee list was observed posted but was not updated with the current staff. The list was last updated on 1/25/25. This was corrected at inspection when an updated employee list was made 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 2025-06-05.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was determined that an incident report was not signed by the parents after a child was injured while in care.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
It was determined that the staff did not correct a pattern of behavior when a child continued to climb up the slide and jump off, which caused the child to injure themselves.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(B) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Other
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three staff are missing the annual 24 hours for the last full year.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Three caregivers witnessed an incident where a child required medical attention, and did not adequately intervene.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-29. Correction verified 2024-06-10.
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Other Serious
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm as a form of redirection rather than using positive statements.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-12-09.
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Other
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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 3 year old child was left unattended in the classroom for approximately 8 minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-01. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when not correcting children on how to properly use the outside play structure equipment.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection, three staff did not know the childrens ages that they were caring for and were unable to obtain the information.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-09. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The 11 months to 24 months class was observed outside on the playground out of ratio. There were 2 caregivers and 14 children with a specified age group of 11months to 18months.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-09. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a swing.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-09. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Other
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined a child was able to get out from the playground gate and walked to the front of the building. The child was unsupervised for approximately less than five minutes. The child was found by a parent.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Other
A child was placed at risk when being able to get out from the playground gate and walk to the front of the building and was left unsupervised. The parents were not notified until 2 hours later.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained it was determined that three classrooms were out ratios for more than 30 minutes. The three classrooms out of ratio were Room 6, Room 7, and Room 8.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained, classrooms were out of ratio while the owner was in charge of the center.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed a caregiver to have access to children without obtaining the results of the background check. The caregiver was sent home.
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 2022-03-18. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained, it was determined that the director has lied about incidents occurring at the operation such as children having seizures, children being injured in care, and children being left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During interviews, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver does not have current training in first aid since October 2021.
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 2022-03-23. Correction verified 2022-03-31.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver does not have current training in CPR since October 2021. In addition it was determined that three staff were supervising children alone while not having CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that a child was left in a classroom unsupervised.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On two separate occasions a child had a seizure and the operation did not contact EMS for the incident.
HHSC 746.3605(b)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not have an incident report for a child being left unsupervised in a classroom. The operation did not have incident reports for a child having two seizures at the center.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The 2 year old class was observed out of ratio outside with 1 caregiver and 12 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver in the infant classroom was observed not washing hands after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation did not use the proper cleaning solution when cleaning the floors. The product used was not designed to be used on flooring.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-04-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During an investigation inspection on 2/22/2022 an infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier clip connected to the shirt.
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 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the course of an investigation, video footage was observed and a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing children's diapers.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the course of an investigation, video footage was observed showing children in a classroom not washing their hands after having diapers changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The facility did not report to licensing that a child received medical attention for a rash.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Records & paperwork
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