Stepping Stones Academy
3806 AVENUE I STE 24, Rosenberg, TX 77471 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Charunike Booker
- Phone
- (832) 595-8529
- Regulated since
- Dec 27, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1247130 · number 1627730
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 24 | 14 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (8), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 27, 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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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The building had chipping paint, a damaged ceiling tile, torn changing mat and nap mats and infant equipment and rugs that were not clean.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a child's nose.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The most recent investigation letter and 2936 were not posted at the operation.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no staff list posted at the operation.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The building had chipping paint, a damaged ceiling tile, torn changing mat and nap mats and infant equipment and rugs that were not clean.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash hands after wiping a child's nose.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The most recent investigation letter and 2936 were not posted at the operation.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no staff list posted at the operation.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Nov 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child used an inflatable in violation of the manufacturer?s label and instructions.
HHSC 746.4971(2) — Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child used an inflatable in violation of the manufacturer?s label and instructions.
HHSC 746.4971(2) — Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Other
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 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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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One infant was in a high chair without being buckled.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One infant was in a high chair without being buckled.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 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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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was unable to provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in May and June 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was unable to provide documentation showing fire drills were completed in May and June 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-15. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 19, 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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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver who's employment ended more than 7 days ago has not been inactivated from the staff list.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not validate the employee list after 2 caregivers left and are no longer employed.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have posted the most recent investigation letter that was provided on 2/22/24.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver who's employment ended more than 7 days ago has not been inactivated from the staff list.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Staff background & training
The operation did not validate the employee list after 2 caregivers left and are no longer employed.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have posted the most recent investigation letter that was provided on 2/22/24.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in a restrictive device instead of comforting the infant who was upset.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in another room without a caregiver present.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in a restrictive device instead of comforting the infant who was upset.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to prove that director placed an infant in another room without a caregiver present.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Other
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 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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Oct 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 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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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present around and responsible for children prior to receiving an eligible 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 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Other
Both caregivers present had to participate in activities that kept them from supervising children such as opening the door and preparing lunch. They had to leave children unattended multiple times throughout the inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One infant was present in the infant room without a caregiver present. A toddler aged child was observed alone in a hallway without a caregiver present. Children were in 3 different rooms for naptime with only 2 caregivers present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
A 6 month old infant again was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was placed in high chair to keep them from running around.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present around and responsible for children prior to receiving an eligible 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 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Other
Both caregivers present had to participate in activities that kept them from supervising children such as opening the door and preparing lunch. They had to leave children unattended multiple times throughout the inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One infant was present in the infant room without a caregiver present. A toddler aged child was observed alone in a hallway without a caregiver present. Children were in 3 different rooms for naptime with only 2 caregivers present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
A 6 month old infant again was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was placed in high chair to keep them from running around.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-10-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 6 month old infant was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed. This was corrected when the infant left for the day.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 6 month old infant was present in a room with a specified age of 3, exceeding the 18 month age gap allowed. This was corrected when the infant left for the day.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.
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 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was present around children prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.
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 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director used derogatory language when relating to and talking about children.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Staff background & training
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was providing transportation without having transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director has been yelling at children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director used derogatory language when relating to and talking about children.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Staff background & training
There is sufficient evidence to prove that a caregiver was providing transportation without having transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Other Serious
There is sufficient evidence to prove that the director has been yelling at children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Other Serious
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Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have current CPR training that included a hands- on portion as required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have current CPR training that included a hands- on portion as required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 21, 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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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was out of ratio in the infant room. The caregiver had 8 children in her care with a SAG of 12 - 17 months old.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Other Serious
There was a mop bucket filled with water inside of the kitchen accessible to children. ** Director emptied the bucket and put it inside of the utility closet. **
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was out of ratio in the infant room. The caregiver had 8 children in her care with a SAG of 12 - 17 months old.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Other Serious
There was a mop bucket filled with water inside of the kitchen accessible to children. ** Director emptied the bucket and put it inside of the utility closet. **
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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