Belton Education Station
504 LAKE RD, Belton, TX 76513 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 240
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alana Harbes
- Phone
- (254) 933-2110
- Regulated since
- Jun 2, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1367995 · number 1715664
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (3), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The three vehicles used for transporting children did not have working child safety alarms.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Staff background & training
After reviewing 10 staff files, two caregivers did not have documentation of education qualification.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they picked a child up by one arm to prevent them from getting into spilled food.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Food & allergies 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 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was found preschool aged children are allowed to go to the restroom, located outside in the hallway, without proper supervision.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-09. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Chemicals were in an unlocked lower cabinet that infants were able to access.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Trash can in the 2-3yr old classroom had no lid.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Photos in library document that wooden balance beam was in disrepair with exposed sharp edges at least from October 1st-thru February 14 causing a child to be injured 2 times on it. The wooden beam was bonded over upon inspection at the operation.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-14.
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Other Serious
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were damaged toys and equipment observed on the outdoor playground. The operation will remove or repair the items before children are allowed access.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-20. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Safety & premises
One playground structure with a platform of 6 feet did not have the required 9 inches of loose fill in the use zone.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Safety & premises
Two of two children enrolled with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency food allergy plans on file.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that appropriate supervision was not provided when a 3 year old child was found in possession of a nicotine vape.
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 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Other Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Other Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used a nicotine vape on the daycare premises, during operating hours.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-03. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During an investigation, there was evidence to support that children were not being supervised properly and were able to go to the bathroom, toilet paper it and flood the bathroom toilets on more than one occasion.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-09. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
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Other
During an investigation it was found that the caregivers in one classroom did not follow the written activity plan or schedule for the classroom which made the caregivers not able to maintain a controlled environment for the children in care.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-09. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
A child was injured while in care and received medical attention. The operation was notified of the medical attention received on 3/15/2024 and did not make the report until 3/18/2024, which is past the 48 hour requirement. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation made the prek classroom smaller by building a wall taking away space that was used by the children in care. I spoke to the operation about notifying licening of change of space.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-16.
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Safety & premises
There was a shelf in the perk school room that was over 5 feet tall that was not mounted which could cause it to fall over and injure someone.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has less than 1 inch of loose fill on the small playground.
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 2024-03-19. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
During an investigation it was found that children and staff had been diagnosed with Covid and it was not reported.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Observed 2 classrooms with caregivers who did not know how many children that they had in care. One caregiver stated that they had 17 kids, but only had 15 kids in care. Another caregiver stated that they had 24 kids but only had 22 children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver reviewed the list of children in the classrooms.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Oberved a cover on a diaper changing pad that was not nonabsorbant. I explained to the caregiver that the pad has to be nonabsorbant material and the pad was removed.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-21.
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Other
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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Observed two caregivers who have worked at the operation for over 90 days and did not qualify to be exempt from pre-service training. These two caregivers did not have the full 24 hours of pre service training completed.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a fire drill documented for December 2022 or January 2023. A fire drill was completed but the operation staff and children were not able to get out of the building in under 3 minutes. Another fire drill will be completed at another date.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
While viewing camera footage, a caregiver was seen in the hallway with 19-20 children who are 3-4 years old. The ratio for one caregiver and children who are 3 years old is 15. The ratio for one caregiver and 4 year old children is 18.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-07. Correction verified 2022-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Mutiple classrooms did not have currently lesson plans for their classrooms. Some classrooms had lessons for the week of 4/4-4/8 and no current lesson plans. This was corrected when lesson plans were printed and taken to each classroom.
HHSC 746.2201(a) — Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-29.
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Safety & premises
It was observed in at least one room, the carpets had stains on it, the floors had dirt on them around the shelves and against the walls, toys had dirt and food on them, and the the walls were dirty.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-10.
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Other
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was found on their phone during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver put the phone away.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The infant room had 8 infants with infants whose ages range from 8month to 14 months old. The specified age group is 0-11months old. The classroom was out of ratio by 4 infants. This was corrected when a caregiver came into the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-04-29.
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Other
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Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
During interviews it was found that caregivers had told the director and other office staff about concerns they had regarding discipline and these concerns were not reported.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Other
It was found that a caregiver was placing their legs on top of children to make the child stay on their mats during nap time.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jan 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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