The Children's Palace Learning Center II
2710 W ALTON GLOOR BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Gloria Rodriguez
- Phone
- (956) 350-9888
- Regulated since
- Dec 17, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1177091 · number 1563622
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Mar 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 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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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 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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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 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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Jul 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation a caregiver at the operation chose to sit a child who was bitten next to the child who had bitten him shortly after the biting incident resulting in more bites.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Other
Based on a DFPS investigation an incoming caregiver was not informed of a biting incident which happened before she began her workday to a child who was under her care by another child who was under her care.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS visit a caregiver did not know how many children were under her care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Other Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation caregivers at the center failed to intervene when a child received bites, scratches and bruising.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS visit there were only 2 caregivers present. Each caregiver had a group to supervise. No person was present to perform other duties.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(5) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Safety & premises
Based on the DFPS investigation a 3-year-old child was sleeping in a crib.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Safety & premises
During a DFPS visit the water pad and water hose were observed to be out. The mat had not been sanitized, and the hose was posing a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Records & paperwork
Based on a DFPS investigation the sign in and out sheets for 07/18/2025 were not available for review on 07/28/2025.
HHSC 746.803(a) — Required Records Storage
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation a caregiver at the operation chose to sit a child who was bitten next to the child who had bitten him shortly after the biting incident resulting in more bites.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Other
Based on a DFPS investigation an incoming caregiver was not informed of a biting incident which happened before she began her workday to a child who was under her care by another child who was under her care.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Other Serious
During a DFPS visit a caregiver did not know how many children were under her care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Other Serious
Based on a DFPS investigation caregivers at the center failed to intervene when a child received bites, scratches and bruising.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS visit there were only 2 caregivers present. Each caregiver had a group to supervise. No person was present to perform other duties.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(5) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Safety & premises
Based on the DFPS investigation a 3-year-old child was sleeping in a crib.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Safety & premises
During a DFPS visit the water pad and water hose were observed to be out. The mat had not been sanitized, and the hose was posing a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.5015(c) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Records & paperwork
Based on a DFPS investigation the sign in and out sheets for 07/18/2025 were not available for review on 07/28/2025.
HHSC 746.803(a) — Required Records Storage
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver has stepped out of a classroom leaving 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 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver has stepped out of a classroom leaving 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 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 13, 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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May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 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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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 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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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information standard was found non-compliance. At the time of investigation caregiver was not present in the classroom supervising 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 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information standard was found non-compliance. At the time of investigation caregiver was not present in the classroom supervising 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 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Annual health inspection is not current. Last conducted on 12/27/21.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
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Other
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Jul 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Annual health inspection is not current. Last conducted on 12/27/21.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-10-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 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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Jan 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 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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Aug 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed 1 caregiver supervising 6 infants ages 5 month, 6 months, 10 months, 10 months, 12 months, and 12 months old. The specified ages for the group was 0-11. The maximum 1 caregiver can have is 4; therefore, caregiver was over by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Other Serious
Observed a 5 month infant asleep in a swing at the time of insepction .
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection one after school classroom is being used as a storage room and 2 broken little tyke were accessible to the children along with boards with nails.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Safety & premises
Four out of eight files reviewed were missing: Emergency Contact information, and health care information.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Records & paperwork
Reviewed children records: four child are missing the health statement completed by their Dr.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Observed 1 caregiver supervising 6 infants ages 5 month, 6 months, 10 months, 10 months, 12 months, and 12 months old. The specified ages for the group was 0-11. The maximum 1 caregiver can have is 4; therefore, caregiver was over by 2 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Other Serious
Observed a 5 month infant asleep in a swing at the time of insepction .
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection one after school classroom is being used as a storage room and 2 broken little tyke were accessible to the children along with boards with nails.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Safety & premises
Four out of eight files reviewed were missing: Emergency Contact information, and health care information.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Records & paperwork
Reviewed children records: four child are missing the health statement completed by their Dr.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Four of the eight children present were infants. There was only one caregiver. A second caregiver arrived at the end of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Four of the eight children present were infants. There was only one caregiver. A second caregiver arrived at the end of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 9, 2021 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 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child had an injury on her face at the time of pickup. The caregiver claimed not to notice the injury while she was in care.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Other
The sign in and sign out tracking system has incomplete information. Information required in the tracking system includes: the name of the child, the date and time of arrival and time of departure, and the parents or employees initials.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 28, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child had an injury on her face at the time of pickup. The caregiver claimed not to notice the injury while she was in care.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Other
The sign in and sign out tracking system has incomplete information. Information required in the tracking system includes: the name of the child, the date and time of arrival and time of departure, and the parents or employees initials.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-23. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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