Mother Theresa's Child Dev Center
802 RANKIN RD STE B3, Houston, TX 77073 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Chantal Seaton
- Phone
- (281) 982-5480
- Regulated since
- Apr 2, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1314951 · number 1680277
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | Safety & premises (4), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Staff background & training (8) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 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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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Classroom with 8 toddlers was left napping unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Classroom with 8 toddlers was left napping unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information gathered during investigation it was determined caregivers uses highchairs to restrain children in to correct behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information gathered during investigation it was determined caregivers uses highchairs to restrain children in to correct behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 24, 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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Aug 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on information gathered, this standard is found to be deficient. A caregiver was allowed to care for children without an active background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Other Serious
Based on information provided, this standard is found to be deficient by yelling at children in care as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on information gathered, this standard is found to be deficient. A caregiver was allowed to care for children without an active background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Other Serious
Based on information provided, this standard is found to be deficient by yelling at children in care as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 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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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child of age 2yrs was observed getting diaper change in a classroom by a caregiver were other children were present.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Other
Caregiver did not know age of child in classroom during inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Other
Feeding instructions for 9month could not be oberved during inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Records & paperwork
A infant child in care enrollemnt folder and several children files were observed to be missing required docuementation.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Records & paperwork
Caregivers folders was observed missing several required documentation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child of age 2yrs was observed getting diaper change in a classroom by a caregiver were other children were present.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Other
Caregiver did not know age of child in classroom during inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Other
Feeding instructions for 9month could not be oberved during inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Records & paperwork
A infant child in care enrollemnt folder and several children files were observed to be missing required docuementation.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Records & paperwork
Caregivers folders was observed missing several required documentation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 11, 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 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present and caring for children with an ineligible background check status. The operation was notified of the ineligible status on 5/13/2025.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-31.
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Staff background & training
One of the five caregivers files reviewed did not have documentation showing the required completed 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-21. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Safety & premises
The sheets in the cribs in the infant were loose and not snug fit.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
There were two children placed in a high chair as result of them actibt "bad".
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present and caring for children with an ineligible background check status. The operation was notified of the ineligible status on 5/13/2025.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-31.
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Staff background & training
One of the five caregivers files reviewed did not have documentation showing the required completed 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-21. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Safety & premises
The sheets in the cribs in the infant were loose and not snug fit.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
There were two children placed in a high chair as result of them actibt "bad".
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 12, 2024 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the walk through in the Infant room 5 children ages 2-14months observed in the classroom without a caregiver supervising children in care. The caregiver came from the Toddler room back into the infant room.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
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Other Serious
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the walk through in the Infant room 5 children ages 2-14months observed in the classroom without a caregiver supervising children in care. The caregiver came from the Toddler room back into the infant room.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 3, 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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Sep 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
2 children observed ages 2yrs old sleeping in high chairs during nap time. CI: caregiver removed children and placed them on sleeping mates.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-05.
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Safety & premises
Children were observed sleeping blocking the entrance and exit doors of the classroom. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children blocking the exit doors.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-05.
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Safety & premises
Children were observed napping on mats closely to each other with no walk space on either sides of their mats. Caregiver were unable to walk between cots. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children sleeping arrangement.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
2 children observed ages 2yrs old sleeping in high chairs during nap time. CI: caregiver removed children and placed them on sleeping mates.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-05.
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Safety & premises
Children were observed sleeping blocking the entrance and exit doors of the classroom. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children blocking the exit doors.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-05.
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Safety & premises
Children were observed napping on mats closely to each other with no walk space on either sides of their mats. Caregiver were unable to walk between cots. CI: Caregiver rearranged the children sleeping arrangement.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-05.
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Other Serious
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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 18, 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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Mar 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregivers annual 24hr trainings could not be observed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-30. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Staff background & training
First aid licenses was observed exipred for 1 caregiver 3 other caregivers cpr/first aid licenses could not be observed.
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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Staff background & training
Caregivers cpr licenses was observed to be expired. 3 caregivers cpr licenses could not be observed.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Staff background & training
Caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents and trainings.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregivers annual 24hr trainings could not be observed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-30. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Staff background & training
First aid licenses was observed exipred for 1 caregiver 3 other caregivers cpr/first aid licenses could not be observed.
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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Staff background & training
Caregivers cpr licenses was observed to be expired. 3 caregivers cpr licenses could not be observed.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Staff background & training
Caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents and trainings.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 10, 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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Mar 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
4 baby walkers with wheels were observed with infants in them.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-31.
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Illness & medication
4 of the 5 children records observed did not have a completely filled out admission form, immunizations and health statement information.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
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Records & paperwork
All four caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
4 baby walkers with wheels were observed with infants in them.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-31.
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Illness & medication
4 of the 5 children records observed did not have a completely filled out admission form, immunizations and health statement information.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
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Records & paperwork
All four caregivers folders were observed to be missing several documents.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 15, 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 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 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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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained throughout the investigation, it was found that one operation staff may supervise two classrooms during pick-up time. It was found that one caregiver stands in the doorway to supervise 2 age groups.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the attendance log from 09/28/2021-09/30/2021, a total of 6 infants were signed in, 0-12 months of age with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 7, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained throughout the investigation, it was found that one operation staff may supervise two classrooms during pick-up time. It was found that one caregiver stands in the doorway to supervise 2 age groups.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the attendance log from 09/28/2021-09/30/2021, a total of 6 infants were signed in, 0-12 months of age with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 17, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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