Harvest Christian Academy
17770 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR, Houston, TX 77060 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 180
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Imman Ekwere
- Phone
- (281) 423-3616
- Regulated since
- Apr 11, 2000
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 163498 · number 546570
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 12 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (14), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (6), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 16 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 14 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 16 | 10 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (6) |
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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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregiver was observed supervising four two year olds without a background check on file. Note: This was corrected when Caregiver left the building.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-03.
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Records & paperwork
Licensing did not have access to files upon arrival.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregiver was observed supervising four two year olds without a background check on file. Note: This was corrected when Caregiver left the building.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-03.
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Records & paperwork
Licensing did not have access to files upon arrival.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
All seven staff have not completed an orientation to the childcare center.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Staff background & training
There are three staff that does not have staff First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Staff background & training
One staff does not have CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Staff background & training
The Director has completed any transportation safety course.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Illness & medication Serious
The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: Immunization requirements Enrollment Procedures Criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play Parent's Right Emergency preparedness plan Vaccine requirements for staff
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Other
In the infant room, one child did not have written feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Other
In the infant room, one child's feeding Instruction. was not updated within 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diapers were being changed on a blanket which is an non-absorbent surface.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-27.
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Other
Electrical outlets in multiple classrooms were found without safety covers.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-27.
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Safety & premises
One vehicle that transports children does not have a thermometer.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises
One vehicle that transport children had expired antiseptic wipes.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises
A piece of rotating equipment does not have loose-fill surfacing installed in the use zone.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vehicles used for transportation.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency contact information is not on the vehicles that are transporting children.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
One vehicle transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
One vehicle transporting children did not have a first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Records & paperwork
Out of the ten children evaluated the following things were missing: Five lacked the date of admissions One lacked the name and telephone numbers of the persons child can be release to All lacked updated water permissions activities Six lacked the name, telephone, and addreess of the Doctor's telephone number Eight lacked the updated needs Special Needs Information
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
All ten children lacked a Health Statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Records & paperwork
Out of seven records reviewed: Five lacked how they meet the education requirements. One lacked photo identification. Seven lacked documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
All seven staff have not completed an orientation to the childcare center.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Staff background & training
There are three staff that does not have staff First Aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Staff background & training
One staff does not have CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Staff background & training
The Director has completed any transportation safety course.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Illness & medication Serious
The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: Immunization requirements Enrollment Procedures Criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play Parent's Right Emergency preparedness plan Vaccine requirements for staff
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Other
In the infant room, one child did not have written feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Other
In the infant room, one child's feeding Instruction. was not updated within 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-03. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diapers were being changed on a blanket which is an non-absorbent surface.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-27.
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Other
Electrical outlets in multiple classrooms were found without safety covers.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-27.
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Safety & premises
One vehicle that transports children does not have a thermometer.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises
One vehicle that transport children had expired antiseptic wipes.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises
A piece of rotating equipment does not have loose-fill surfacing installed in the use zone.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vehicles used for transportation.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency contact information is not on the vehicles that are transporting children.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
One vehicle transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
One vehicle transporting children did not have a first aid kit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Records & paperwork
Out of the ten children evaluated the following things were missing: Five lacked the date of admissions One lacked the name and telephone numbers of the persons child can be release to All lacked updated water permissions activities Six lacked the name, telephone, and addreess of the Doctor's telephone number Eight lacked the updated needs Special Needs Information
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
All ten children lacked a Health Statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Records & paperwork
Out of seven records reviewed: Five lacked how they meet the education requirements. One lacked photo identification. Seven lacked documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 23, 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 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver overseeing four children did not accurately identify the ages of the children in they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, two children under 17 months old were observed in the same designated area eating their snack with children as old as 12 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Food & allergies
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Plan on file signed by the doctor and parent available for review.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver overseeing four children did not accurately identify the ages of the children in they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, two children under 17 months old were observed in the same designated area eating their snack with children as old as 12 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Food & allergies
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Plan on file signed by the doctor and parent available for review.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-03. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the director's training in this topic was last completed on 03/19/2024.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the director's training in this topic was last completed on 03/19/2024.
HHSC 746.1311(c) — Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the director allowed a newly hired employee to have unsupervised access to children without first completing the required 8-hrs of Pre-Service Training nor had the individual completed an abuse/neglect training.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, two caregivers did not have up-to-date training on this topic on 04/10/2025. One caregiver completed their training on 04/25/2025 and the other caregiver's training was last completed on 04/28/2023.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the findings from the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support infants are mixed with older children. Two children under 18 months of age, were observed in the same designated area eating dinner with children as old as 12-years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Other
Based on the findings from the investigation, screen time was observed while a group of children were being served and eating dinner.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the director allowed a newly hired employee to have unsupervised access to children without first completing the required 8-hrs of Pre-Service Training nor had the individual completed an abuse/neglect training.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, two caregivers did not have up-to-date training on this topic on 04/10/2025. One caregiver completed their training on 04/25/2025 and the other caregiver's training was last completed on 04/28/2023.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the findings from the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support infants are mixed with older children. Two children under 18 months of age, were observed in the same designated area eating dinner with children as old as 12-years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Other
Based on the findings from the investigation, screen time was observed while a group of children were being served and eating dinner.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 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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Dec 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The current fire inspection available for review was conducted on 11/28/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The current fire inspection available for review was conducted on 11/28/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence to validate that Neglectful Supervision of a child occurred when a child was left on the vehicle unattended.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Other Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-12. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children failed to follow the facilities safety precautions for loading and unloading children. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-12. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the driver who transported a group of children failed to conduct a walk-through and/or a visual check to all children were unloaded before disabling the alarm system in the rear of the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(2) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence to validate that Neglectful Supervision of a child occurred when a child was left on the vehicle unattended.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Other Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-12. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children failed to follow the facilities safety precautions for loading and unloading children. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-12. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the driver who transported a group of children failed to conduct a walk-through and/or a visual check to all children were unloaded before disabling the alarm system in the rear of the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(2) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers who provide care for children under 24-months old did not have current SIDS/Shaken Baby & Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers who provide care for children under 24-months old did not have current SIDS/Shaken Baby & Brain Development.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 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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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 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 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 16 month old child was combined in a group where the oldest child was 7 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-11. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 16 month old child was combined in a group where the oldest child was 7 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-11. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were more than 13 children in care at the time of the inspection, a 6 year old child was observed in the classroom with 5 infants under 18 months old, as a result, the oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
The driver who transported children from their elementary school to the facility did not have emergency medical information nor the parent's contact information available for review.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were more than 13 children in care at the time of the inspection, a 6 year old child was observed in the classroom with 5 infants under 18 months old, as a result, the oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
The driver who transported children from their elementary school to the facility did not have emergency medical information nor the parent's contact information available for review.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children, failed to follow the facilities procedures regarding safety precautions for loading and unloading children which resulted in a child being left in the center's vehicle unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
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Other Serious
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Sep 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(3) — Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children, failed to follow the facilities procedures regarding safety precautions for loading and unloading children which resulted in a child being left in the center's vehicle unattended.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
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Other Serious
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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers were observed to be in charge of a total of 14 children. When asked how many children they had, 1 caregiver stated they were responsible for 9 children, the other caregiver stated they were responsible for 7 children. When asked again, the caregivers were not able to provide an accurate number of children they were responsible for. CCR informed the caregivers there were only 14 children, then it was stated, two children just went home.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Staff background & training
Documentation was not available upon request to validate the director and any caregiver who transports completed the required 2 hours of Transportation Safety Training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
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Other
Certification was not available for reviiew to support the facility did not have any items recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Documentation of the current fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection. The last documented fire inspection available to licensing was conducted on 09/24/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers were observed to be in charge of a total of 14 children. When asked how many children they had, 1 caregiver stated they were responsible for 9 children, the other caregiver stated they were responsible for 7 children. When asked again, the caregivers were not able to provide an accurate number of children they were responsible for. CCR informed the caregivers there were only 14 children, then it was stated, two children just went home.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Staff background & training
Documentation was not available upon request to validate the director and any caregiver who transports completed the required 2 hours of Transportation Safety Training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
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Other
Certification was not available for reviiew to support the facility did not have any items recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Documentation of the current fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection. The last documented fire inspection available to licensing was conducted on 09/24/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
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Sep 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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