Madinah Academy
1600 S CENTER ST, Arlington, TX 76010 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 68
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Nafysa Eltayeb
- Phone
- (682) 238-3140
- Regulated since
- Sep 5, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 308640 · number 867881
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 18 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (12), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 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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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, it was determined the caregiver CPR class was completed online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-16.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, it was determined the playground fence needs to be repaired and the trees have excess limbs sticking out at a child's level of height. Exposed water hose were on the playground and the exit area for fire drills.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, one of the classrooms had a television sitting on a shelf.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Illness & medication
Five out of six children did not have up-to-date shot records available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, it was determined the caregiver CPR class was completed online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-16.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, it was determined the playground fence needs to be repaired and the trees have excess limbs sticking out at a child's level of height. Exposed water hose were on the playground and the exit area for fire drills.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, one of the classrooms had a television sitting on a shelf.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Illness & medication
Five out of six children did not have up-to-date shot records available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 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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Apr 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant classroom had four playpens with no sheets and one playpen with sheets that were not fitted to the playpen mattress.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Illness & medication
During the monitoring visit, there was medication in the office that was used for an emergency that was not provided by the parent. The consent form was signed to administer medication. There were four children on the list who received medication on more than one occasion that was not provided by the parent or labeled with the child's name.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation policy did not have a copy of the promotional play in the parent handbook available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation policy did not have a copy of the support for inclusive services in the parent handbook available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of six children did not have the health statement signed by the parent or the physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-04-18.
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Illness & medication
Three out of six children did not have up-to-date shot records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant classroom had four playpens with no sheets and one playpen with sheets that were not fitted to the playpen mattress.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Illness & medication
During the monitoring visit, there was medication in the office that was used for an emergency that was not provided by the parent. The consent form was signed to administer medication. There were four children on the list who received medication on more than one occasion that was not provided by the parent or labeled with the child's name.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation policy did not have a copy of the promotional play in the parent handbook available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation policy did not have a copy of the support for inclusive services in the parent handbook available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of six children did not have the health statement signed by the parent or the physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-09. Correction verified 2025-04-18.
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Illness & medication
Three out of six children did not have up-to-date shot records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-25. Correction verified 2025-04-11.
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Other
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 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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May 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 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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May 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a volunteer present at the operation who did not have a 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 2024-06-04. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Other
Two infants did not have the monthly feeding instructions signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-04. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises
The grass on the playground was extremely high during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-04. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The operation did not have the bleach bottles labeled in any of the classrooms at the operation.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have the food allergy plans signed by a parent and physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-22. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was a volunteer present at the operation who did not have a 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 2024-06-04. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Other
Two infants did not have the monthly feeding instructions signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-04. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Safety & premises
The grass on the playground was extremely high during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-04. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The operation did not have the bleach bottles labeled in any of the classrooms at the operation.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have the food allergy plans signed by a parent and physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-22. Correction verified 2024-07-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two of six children files reviewed did not have emergency contact address present on form. One of six children files reviewed did not have emergency contact name, number, and address present on form.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Other Serious
Two of six children's files reviewed did not have name or number of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released to on form.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Staff background & training
Four of six personnel files reviewed did not have A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation present in employee file.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Three of six personnel files reviewed did not have a signed statement showing that they received a copy of operational policies and personnel policies for childcare operation present in employee file.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two of six children files reviewed did not have emergency contact address present on form. One of six children files reviewed did not have emergency contact name, number, and address present on form.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Other Serious
Two of six children's files reviewed did not have name or number of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released to on form.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Staff background & training
Four of six personnel files reviewed did not have A statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation present in employee file.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Three of six personnel files reviewed did not have a signed statement showing that they received a copy of operational policies and personnel policies for childcare operation present in employee file.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not obtain Pediatric CPR. The CPR training completed was Adult CPR.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Other
Two 9 month old's did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The feeding instructions were last updated 7/2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-26.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not obtain Pediatric CPR. The CPR training completed was Adult CPR.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Other
Two 9 month old's did not have updated feeding instructions on file. The feeding instructions were last updated 7/2022.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 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 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers are being kept in classrooms that do not match their skill sets.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection three children from one class went into another classroom through an adjacent closet where handwashing gets done. The caregiver was not aware of her children leaving the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Other
Children were found to be out of control. The caregiver was not able to keep children engaged.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Other
The caregiver was not following the scheduled time for children to be outside.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver used a permanent marker to draw on the children's hands.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children did not physically wash their hands before eating a meal.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child did not have their hands washed after having their diaper changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized following a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers are being kept in classrooms that do not match their skill sets.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection three children from one class went into another classroom through an adjacent closet where handwashing gets done. The caregiver was not aware of her children leaving the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Other
Children were found to be out of control. The caregiver was not able to keep children engaged.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Other
The caregiver was not following the scheduled time for children to be outside.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver used a permanent marker to draw on the children's hands.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver did not wash her hands after diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children did not physically wash their hands before eating a meal.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child did not have their hands washed after having their diaper changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized following a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-05. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Other Serious
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