Big Blue Marble Academy LLC
3001 W BAY AREA BLVD, Friendswood, TX 77546 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 243
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda Herrera-Clemen
- Phone
- (281) 557-2001
- Regulated since
- Jan 14, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1320233 · number 1683662
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 20 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (4), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 13 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Based on information provided parts of interviews conducted with staff and children by licensing privately were listened to by management staff.
HHSC 745.8485(a) — May not record, listen to, or eavesdrop on any Licensing interview or internal discussion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-22. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At time of inspection, one caregiver changed a child's diaper without gloves. Caregiver was observed not washing their hands after the diaper change before going to the next diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
At time of inspection, one caregiver observed providing care for children did not have a background check with eligibilty results. Another caregiver in the same class was providing care for children whose background check was entered incorrectly.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection, there were 6 out of 10 files viewed that did not have their required 24 hours of traning for the calendar year 2024-2025. There were 2 staff with 16.5 annual training hours, 1 staff with 20 annual training hours, 1 staff with 19 annual training hours, 1 staff with 11 annual training hours and 1 staff with 12 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Staff background & training
During the inspection, the director file was viewed and had no annual training hours for the calendar year 2024-2025.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, the operational policies were viewed and the following information was missing: (11) Immunization requirements for children, including tuberculosis screening and testing if required by your regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority (20) Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the [Medium]: (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. (24) Your emergency preparedness plan (28) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees, unless your center is in the home of the permit holder. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.3611 of this chapter (relating to What must a policy for protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases include?) (29) If your operation maintains and administers unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors that comply with the unassigned epinephrine auto- injector requirements set by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as specified in 25 TAC Chapter 40, Subchapter C (relating to Epinephrine Auto- Injector Policies in Youth Facilities) and in Texas Health and Safety Code ?773.0145. (30) (b)You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code. You may inform the parents by: [Low] (A) Providing this information in the operational policies; (B) Distributing the information in writing to the parents; or (C) Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-10. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, the transportation binder did not have emergency medical information available for review for the children being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, 10 children files viewed did not have emergency medical informaiton available for review.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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 Survey data from January 17, 2025, 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 2025-01-23.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director file was reviewed and first aid had expired on 11/2024.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Staff background & training
Director file was reviwed and CPR had expired 11/2024.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-17.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child was dropped off at 9am and diaper wasn't changed until 12:45pm.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-17. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection, I observed disinfect wipes accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The black plastic playground border on the school age playground is cracked and missing a bolt.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-12. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Safety & premises
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted. The last inspection was conducted on 11/1/2022.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Inappropriate discipline was used with a child in care when an employee grabbed a child's hand hard enough to bruise the child's hand. Note: The employee was terminated immediately.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-14.
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Other Serious
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Jun 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two caregivers did not know the ages of the students in the toddler classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-12.
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Other
One infant was observed in a chair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-30.
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Other
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Mar 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the caregivers did not maintain supervision in the toddler classroom.
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 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-04-12.
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate parents were not notified of injuries received.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-11. Correction verified 2023-04-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One student record was not available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate the toddler classroom was out of ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-12.
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Records & paperwork
Based on external documentation, the identify of a parent was not recorded during pick up.
HHSC 746.4103(b) — Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-04-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the caregivers did not maintain supervision allowing a child to be bitten.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-20. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Staff background & training
Based on external documentation, two caregivers did not receive training in biting to meet the needs of the classroom with biters.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, curriculum is not followed in the toddler classroom.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was allowed to have direct access to the children in care before a complete background check eligibility was received.
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 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-03-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One student in the threes class was observed not washing hands after using restroom.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-17.
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Records & paperwork
One student record was not available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-17.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have the abuse/neglect training signed.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-17.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver did not have proof of education requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation a caregiver used inappropriate discipline in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-21. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified of inappropriate discipline in the classroom.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-21. Correction verified 2023-03-30.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have the required in person First Aid/CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Other
One infant did not have the required infant feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The changing pad located in the twos classroom was observed torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-07. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One caregiver was observed making a bottle next to the diaper changing pad.
HHSC 746.3503(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-06.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one caregiver caring for 16 children in the morning drop off room. The specified age group was three years old, which makes the room over ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-01. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained the caregivers are not demonstrating competency, good judgment, and self-control while placing students to sleep.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Other
Based on information received there is a sufficient amount of evidence to suggest that a child was forced to sleep during naptime.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Other Serious
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver in the toddler room, who was caring for children, did not have an eligible result from CBCU.
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 2022-05-03. Correction verified 2022-05-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, updated lesson plans were not posted in the toddler and preschool classroom.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Other
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Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an ineligible contractor was allowed at the operation for maintenance work on March 9th.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The infant classroom was lacking an adult sized chair.
HHSC 746.2405(1) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-02.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers in the infant classroom were using the sink to wash bottles and hands.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregivers are not changing students in a timely manner.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One contractor was allowed at the operation before a complete background check eligibility was received.
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 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two caregivers in the toddler classrooms did not know an accurate age of children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The toilet in the two's and three classrooms contained excrement on the toilet. The wall in the two's classroom had excrement smeared on the wall.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The base board in the school age classroom was peeling off of the wall on the left and right side of the room. A wall plug was also observed to be hanging off of the wall. SN: Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Other
The toddler mats were observed to be lacking labels.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Safety & premises
The school age playground was observed to have rust and defects. SN: Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-10.
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Other
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