Lionheart Children's Academy Cross City Euless
1000 AIRPORT FWY, Euless, TX 76039 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 243
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Virginia Mitchum
- Phone
- (817) 803-3361
- Regulated since
- Nov 17, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1379723 · number 1722616
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Food & allergies (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Food & allergies (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 16 | 15 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 11 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. An infant was given the wrong bottle when a caregiver failed to properly check the label.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
The caregiver did not practice good judgement when bottle was provided without checking the name label.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to follow written feeding instructions which resulted an infant being provided the wrong formula/milk.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-07-31.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have CPR/First Aid trainings on file to review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Records & paperwork
Two of the children records do not have a health statement or signed affidavit on file within week of enrollment.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-31. Correction verified 2024-11-15.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
Information was not communicated between caregivers and meal serving staff about the dietary restrictions for child resulting in the child receiving the wrong food.
HHSC 746.3311(a)(3) — Special Diets - Employees given information
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Food & allergies
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operations orientation does not include preventing and responding to allergic reactions.
HHSC 746.1303(7) — Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregivers described not washing hands in between assisting children with toileting.
HHSC 746.3415(5) — Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Illness & medication
The immunization records for 5 out of the 10 children files reviewed were not up to date.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The director failed to report to licensing when an infant was fed another infants bottle.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Food & allergies Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A careful failed to follow proper policies and procedures and fed one infant another infants formula. It was also determined a caregiver was blowing in infants faces to force them to sleep or calm down.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. It was determined the Permit Holder was made aware of a situation that may have put a child at risk and failed to report the concerns to licensing.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Food & allergies
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child in the infant room has known allergies and they were not posted in the infant room.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A bus driver did not follow the operational procedures for unloading the bus and a child was left on the bus sleeping unattended. It was also determined the bus driver would allow children to go the back of the bus and lock the door when they volunteered.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left alone on the bus sleeping when the bus driver failed to properly account for children. There was no physical proximity or visual awareness.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Other Serious
A child was left on the bus sleeping when loading and unloading procedures were not properly followed.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was left in the bus unattended during unloading because the bus driver did not properly check the van.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left in the bus when the driver failed to complete a walkthrough and visual check of the vehicle when they unloaded at the operation.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(2) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-14. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 6 month old infant was swaddled in the crib at the time of inspection. The director corrected at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The director has not ensured the operation complies with the minimum standards. This is evidenced by repeated deficiencies in the area of supervision.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient when a caregiver failed to properly follow procedure when accounting for children during transitions.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child went into another room during a transition and the caregiver was not aware.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised during a transition when a caregiver failed to properly account for children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-10-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver failed to properly complete a name to face during a transition and a child was left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. It was determined that a child with special needs leaves the classroom and goes to another room to play with toys unsupervised.
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 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised in a classroom
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
A caregiver was witnessed vaping in the infant room and licensing was not notified.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The operation failed to notify parents a caregiver was witnessed vaping in the infant room.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Other Serious
A caregiver in the infant room was witnessed vaping while children were in care.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A child was left in a classroom unsupervised when a caregiver failed to complete a proper name to face count when transitioning.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom during the transition to the inside playroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Other Serious
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver was witnessed on her cellphone at naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Records & paperwork
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver was witnessed roughly grabbing a child when attempting to discipline him.
HHSC 746.1203(7) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-11-17.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A substitute caregiver was on her cell phone during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Other
Infant classroom did not have current feeding instructions for all children in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Safety & premises
There was a substitute caregiver in the Pre K room and a nap mat was blocking the door and it could not be opened during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current Health Inspection on file at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(c)(1) — Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-10. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Other
Playground loose fill was not at sufficient depth.
HHSC 746.4905 — Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-10. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Other
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Oct 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A caregiver left a child unsupervised in a hallway when she failed to properly complete the name to face check while transitioning children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in the hallway during the transition to afternoon recess.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-01. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A child was left in the classroom unsupervised when the caregiver failed to complete the name to face check accounting for all children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the class transitioned to recess.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-01. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Other Serious
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