Spanish School 4kids
215 W 23RD ST, Houston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Abigail Moran
- Phone
- (713) 393-7197
- Regulated since
- Sep 6, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1423744 · number 1755559
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 14 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (6) |
| 2023 | 30 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (10), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 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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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed to leave a clasroom to open the front door, leaving the children unsupervised.
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 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four out of four children records reviewed was missing the authorization for medial attention.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was observed to leave a clasroom to open the front door, leaving the children unsupervised.
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 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four out of four children records reviewed was missing the authorization for medial attention.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 7, 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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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A window-mounted air conditioner can pose a danger to children in a playground area because it could become dislodged and fall, or the unit could be improperly secured and fall, and its internal components, such as the fan, are a hazard.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 29, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A window-mounted air conditioner can pose a danger to children in a playground area because it could become dislodged and fall, or the unit could be improperly secured and fall, and its internal components, such as the fan, are a hazard.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-07.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A prohibited playground equipment item was observed on the operations outdoor playground.
HHSC 746.4603(5) — Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A prohibited playground equipment item was observed on the operations outdoor playground.
HHSC 746.4603(5) — Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation should not have broken play equipment, exposed sharp edges, or nails accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Safety & premises
An outdoor playground stationary equipment does not have a use zone 6ft all around.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Safety & premises
4 out of 6 children did not have the required emergency contact information on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation should not have broken play equipment, exposed sharp edges, or nails accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Safety & premises
An outdoor playground stationary equipment does not have a use zone 6ft all around.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Safety & premises
4 out of 6 children did not have the required emergency contact information on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have information on the center taking field trips.
HHSC 746.501(a)(16) — Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have procedures for handling medical emergencies at the center.
HHSC 746.501(a)(5) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of a fire.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have information on the center taking field trips.
HHSC 746.501(a)(16) — Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not have procedures for handling medical emergencies at the center.
HHSC 746.501(a)(5) — Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of a fire.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 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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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The one caregivers did not have first aid training.
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 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
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Other
Two children did not have in their file that parents received the parent handbook.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
Two children did not have a health statement in their file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Safety & premises
A child did not have information for their physician or authorization to obtain emergency medical care.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Safety & premises
Two children were missing address for their emergency contact person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios
All five employees did not have any information stating they received the operational policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
All five employees did not have any information stating they received the personnel policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The one caregivers did not have first aid training.
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 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
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Other
Two children did not have in their file that parents received the parent handbook.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
Two children did not have a health statement in their file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Safety & premises
A child did not have information for their physician or authorization to obtain emergency medical care.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Safety & premises
Two children were missing address for their emergency contact person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios
All five employees did not have any information stating they received the operational policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
All five employees did not have any information stating they received the personnel policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 11, 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 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection or a letter from the health department for the operation.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Safety & premises
In one of the classroom the plug cover that goes over the outlet was missing which was exposing the plug and wall area.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-01-31.
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Safety & premises
On the playground structure they were not the required use zone around the front and back of the structure. The back was too close to the fence and the front slide was too close to another play structure.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Other
The director did not provide documentation for the unitary surfacing for the playground.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-03-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a operational policies for viewing with all required information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(7) — Written Operational Policies - Discipline
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a fire inspection report.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required fire extinguisher, they had a type A size 1.
HHSC 746.5303 — Fire Extinguishing System - Approval
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-31.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher was not mounting but in a lower cabin.
HHSC 746.5305 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection or a letter from the health department for the operation.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-24.
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Safety & premises
In one of the classroom the plug cover that goes over the outlet was missing which was exposing the plug and wall area.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-24. Correction verified 2023-01-31.
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Safety & premises
On the playground structure they were not the required use zone around the front and back of the structure. The back was too close to the fence and the front slide was too close to another play structure.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Other
The director did not provide documentation for the unitary surfacing for the playground.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-03-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a operational policies for viewing with all required information.
HHSC 746.501(a)(7) — Written Operational Policies - Discipline
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a fire inspection report.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the required fire extinguisher, they had a type A size 1.
HHSC 746.5303 — Fire Extinguishing System - Approval
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-31.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher was not mounting but in a lower cabin.
HHSC 746.5305 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-03. Correction verified 2023-01-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The program was offering services that did not align with the single skilled exemption they were originally approved for. A single skill exemption must meet the following criteria from Texas administrative code 745. 129 (2): (A)The program offers direct instruction in a single skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency; (B) The program does not provide or offer services that are not directly related to a single skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency, but may offer transportation and snacks; (C) The program does not advertise or represent that the program is a child-care facility, day-care center, or licensed before or after-school program or that the program offers child-care services; (D) The program informs parents that the program is not licensed by the state; (E) The program informs parents of the physical risk a child may face while participating in the program; and (F) The program conducts background checks using information that is obtained from the Department of Public Safety for all program employees and volunteers who work with children. The program was found to be offering two extra-curricular activities, Tippy Toes and Soccer Shots, that are not directly related to a single skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency of the Spanish language. In addition, Tippy Toes was being provided in the English Language and therefore did not meet the approved single skills exemption of Spanish Immersion Program. Other daily activities observed such as independent center time and outdoor play did not provide direct instruction of the Spanish Language as they were self-led activities.
HHSC 745.135 — Program Does Not Meet Exemption Criteria
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The program was offering services that did not align with the single skilled exemption they were originally approved for. A single skill exemption must meet the following criteria from Texas administrative code 745. 129 (2): (A)The program offers direct instruction in a single skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency; (B) The program does not provide or offer services that are not directly related to a single skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency, but may offer transportation and snacks; (C) The program does not advertise or represent that the program is a child-care facility, day-care center, or licensed before or after-school program or that the program offers child-care services; (D) The program informs parents that the program is not licensed by the state; (E) The program informs parents of the physical risk a child may face while participating in the program; and (F) The program conducts background checks using information that is obtained from the Department of Public Safety for all program employees and volunteers who work with children. The program was found to be offering two extra-curricular activities, Tippy Toes and Soccer Shots, that are not directly related to a single skill, talent, ability, expertise, or proficiency of the Spanish language. In addition, Tippy Toes was being provided in the English Language and therefore did not meet the approved single skills exemption of Spanish Immersion Program. Other daily activities observed such as independent center time and outdoor play did not provide direct instruction of the Spanish Language as they were self-led activities.
HHSC 745.135 — Program Does Not Meet Exemption Criteria
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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