Small World Learning Center & Childcare
2320 E 25TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761 · Ector County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 106
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Carol Hodges
- Phone
- (432) 552-8186
- Regulated since
- Feb 14, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1395354 · number 1733740
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2022 | 30 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (18), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 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 9, 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 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 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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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 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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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 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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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Child was injured at the operation an required medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Safety & premises
Child 3 years old fell from a restrictive play equipment and required medical attention.
HHSC 746.4605(b)(5) — Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs- Parallel Bars
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Child was injured at the operation an required medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Safety & premises
Child 3 years old fell from a restrictive play equipment and required medical attention.
HHSC 746.4605(b)(5) — Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 4 Yrs- Parallel Bars
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 1, 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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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Infant room was not in ratio when 10 infants (0-17months) and one caregiver were present.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Infant room was not in ratio when 10 infants (0-17months) and one caregiver were present.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 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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Feb 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation was not able to properly supervise a child as the child was able to climb the fence and enter an ally way.
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 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Other Serious
Parent was notified approximately 30 minutes after incident occurred where the child was involved in a non routine situation that placed the child in harm or risk of injury.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation was not able to properly supervise a child as the child was able to climb the fence and enter an ally way.
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 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Other Serious
Parent was notified approximately 30 minutes after incident occurred where the child was involved in a non routine situation that placed the child in harm or risk of injury.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 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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Jun 29, 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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Jun 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not report a child was injured and received medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not report a child was injured and received medical attention.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 23, 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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May 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 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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May 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 7, 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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Feb 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 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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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 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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Dec 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 23, 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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Nov 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers that were in the toddler class were observed leaving the room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers that were in the toddler class were observed leaving the room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 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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Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 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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Aug 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 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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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Caregiver left second caregiver out of ratio when leaving the class to answer the front door.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have documentation for the previous month for a fire drill.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Caregiver left second caregiver out of ratio when leaving the class to answer the front door.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have documentation for the previous month for a fire drill.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
When conducting inspection, operation did not have daily menu posted for viewing.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
When conducting inspection, operation did not have daily menu posted for viewing.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
When reviewing children files, not all immunizations were complete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Staff background & training
When reviewing staff files, training records were not available for licensing to view.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
When reviewing children files, not all immunizations were complete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-06-30.
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Staff background & training
When reviewing staff files, training records were not available for licensing to view.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 16, 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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Jun 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 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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May 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During walk through of the operation, several infants under 12 months were observed sleeping with blankets in the crib. Blankets were removed from infants cribs during inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
During walk through of the building, in the infant room, infants under the age of 12 months were sleeping in a restrictive device. Infants were removed during inspection and placed in cribs.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During snack time in the toddler room, toddlers were served granola bars with no barrier between the snack and the table.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Safety & premises
During walk through of the outside play area, it was observed the after school play structure not having a secure closure of a hole. Shelf in classroom was not secure. Equipment can not be used until repairs are done and licensing has proved.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During walk through of the playground, in the toddler play structure a hole with sharp edges was observed. Operation will not be able to play on the structure until repairs are made and proved by licensing.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation had not had a fire drill with in the month they have been operating. Operation will be requried to complete a drill with in the next day.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During walk through of the operation, several infants under 12 months were observed sleeping with blankets in the crib. Blankets were removed from infants cribs during inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
During walk through of the building, in the infant room, infants under the age of 12 months were sleeping in a restrictive device. Infants were removed during inspection and placed in cribs.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During snack time in the toddler room, toddlers were served granola bars with no barrier between the snack and the table.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Safety & premises
During walk through of the outside play area, it was observed the after school play structure not having a secure closure of a hole. Shelf in classroom was not secure. Equipment can not be used until repairs are done and licensing has proved.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During walk through of the playground, in the toddler play structure a hole with sharp edges was observed. Operation will not be able to play on the structure until repairs are made and proved by licensing.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation had not had a fire drill with in the month they have been operating. Operation will be requried to complete a drill with in the next day.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 4, 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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Apr 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a health inspection for Licensing to view at inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a fire inspection for licensing to view at inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other
Opertaion did not have gas inspection completed.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a health inspection for Licensing to view at inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a fire inspection for licensing to view at inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Other
Opertaion did not have gas inspection completed.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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