Joyous Montessori Keller
1685 KELLER PKWY, Keller, TX 76248 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 238
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Vandana Semwal
- Phone
- (817) 431-6661
- Regulated since
- Feb 17, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1247352 · number 1627924
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 43 | 35 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (8), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (8), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (15) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The changing mat observed in the infant classsroom has rips and holes making the material absorbant and not easy to clean. The director changed the mat to a new one with no holes or rips.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was injured while in care and the caregivers have no knowledge of how it happened. They did not see the incident.
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 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Records & paperwork
An injury that a child received while in care, was not reported to parents accurately.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
I observed playground equipment that presents strangulation risk as there are string hanging down from the structure. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4601(4) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-26. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
1 caregiver does not have current 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 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
1 caregiver does not have current CPR training,
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The 3 year old classroom was observed out of ratio with 17 children and 1 teacher.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
2 caregivers were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. They stated that they had 18 children, when there was 19 children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-07. Correction verified 2022-12-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There is soiled pants accessible to other children in the bathroom of the 2 year old classroom. The pants were not sealed in a plastic bag.
HHSC 746.3505(g) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-07.
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Other Serious
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
There is one child with a diagnosed food allergy that does not have medication present. Mom brought the epi pen to the operation to keep.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-30.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Children were observed playing in the restroom unsupervised for 15 minutes. The children could be seen playing with items in the bathroom and sticking their hands down into the toilet multiple times.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not have the skills or abilities needed to care for children in the 2?3-year-old classroom. This resulted in using excessive force during nap time.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Other Serious
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in a harsh manner as a means of discipline and guidance.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed using excessive force when handling 3 children at naptime.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed hitting a child in the head with an open hand.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Other Serious
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Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
One caregiver offered a child's left over lunch when they were done to another child. The food offered was on the plate and had been touched by the child who did not want to finish the food.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Other Serious
One caregiver was unsure of the children's ages that she was responsible for. The list of birthdays was not complete so she was not able to confirm the ages without doubt.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
1 of 10 caregivers did not have current first aid training available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
1 of 10 caregivers did not have current CPR training available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Food & allergies
The 4-6 year old children were not given utensils for lunch and they were eating with their hands. Meagan gave all of the children utensils when she entered the classroom at the end of the meal.
HHSC 746.3319(a)(2) — Meal and Snack Service - Allow Children to Feed Themselves
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
On the playground, there was animal feces, missing loose fill where water has washed it out, and a considerable amount of stickers in the grassy area of the outdoor space. Meagan used a shovel to remove the animal feces and even out the mulch where it was missing.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Illness & medication
There is a bottle for children's motrin that is stored in the office for a child that is no longer enrolled. The medication was thrown away immediately/
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no fire drill conducted in August.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The sanitation inspection was due February of 2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-18. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Other Serious
1 of 4 children's files I reviewed was missing a special needs statement.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One child that is allergic to eggs does not have an emergency allergy plan at the operation.
HHSC 746.605(16) — Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
4 of the 4 children's records that I reviewed was missing an address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Other Serious
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Jul 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication Serious
Licensing was notified 3-5 days after the operation was notified about 5 different COVID cases.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-11. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jul 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director is not ensuring the employees are operating in compliance of the minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for nor did she have access to their birth dates.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
When I arrived, I observed 13 children (SAG: 2yrs) with one caregiver in one todder classroom and 16 children (SAG: 3 yrs) with one caregiver in another toddler classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other
There was no activity plan that specified the daily activities for the current date. The June activity plan was the same for all ages and is not specific to the age groups.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(2) — Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Safety & premises
The infant caregiver mentioned that they are not taking the infants outside on a daily basis.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other Serious
There was 4 infants that were observed sitting in an infant feeding activity table for approximately 45 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a restctive equipment.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other
During naptime, I observed 7 children with blankets on their head.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-05.
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Other Serious
The sanitation inspection was due February of 2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a child who did not wash her hands after using the restroom.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other Serious
Hand sanitizer was observed within reach of children when not in use in the two older classrooms.
HHSC 746.3420(5) — Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
There was medication brought by the parent but did not fill out authorization for administering medication.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Illness & medication
A parent instructed the operation to administer 6mL of a medication, but the instructions state "do not use unless instructed by a doctor" for the age of the child.
HHSC 746.3803(c) — Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
Medication at the operation did not have the date the medication was brought to the operation or the full name of the child labeled on the packaging.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
I observed diaper cream that specified 'keep out of reach of children' on a low shelf that children has access to.
HHSC 746.3807(1) — Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Illness & medication
There is medication present for a child that has recently disenrolled.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
1 of the 10 childrens files that I reviewed indicated a diagnosed food allergy but was missing an emergency allergy plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Although the center is practicing the emergency drills, they are not exiting the building in the required time. January, March, April, and June is documented with an exit time of 4 minutes and more.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-19. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing a health care statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-05.
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Records & paperwork Serious
1 of the 10 childrens records I reviewed was missing a special needs statement.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
4 of the 10 childrens records that I reviewed was missing an address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other Serious
The caregivers have access to a tracking system, however there was no unique identifier for who signed the children in and there way only 8 of 16 present children signed in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-07-18.
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Other Serious
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