Prestige Academy
6570 W BELLFORT ST, Houston, TX 77035 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lakisha Simpson
- Phone
- (713) 777-7393
- Regulated since
- Oct 1, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1176044 · number 1562839
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 28 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (12), Safety & premises (8), Records & paperwork (4), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 20 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (8), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6) |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of seven staff members did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other
Children under the age of two were observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child did not wash their hands after having diaper changed. This was corrected when during the inspection when I observed the caregiver wash the child's hands
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-17.
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Safety & premises
Broken glass, car parts, car tools and exposed nails in wood were observed on the playground
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two vehicles used for transportation does not have a working child safety alarm
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of seven staff members did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other
Children under the age of two were observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned off the TV.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child did not wash their hands after having diaper changed. This was corrected when during the inspection when I observed the caregiver wash the child's hands
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-17.
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Safety & premises
Broken glass, car parts, car tools and exposed nails in wood were observed on the playground
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two vehicles used for transportation does not have a working child safety alarm
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food allergy emergency plan, signed by a health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies do not have rules regarding suspension or eexpulsion.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Safety & premises
The following information were missing on reviewed records: Two children were missing Medica emergency authorization signatures, three chldren were missing emergency contact addresses, two children were missing health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a recent and current fire marshal inspection report.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a current sanitation inspection report.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a current gas inspection report.
HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-04-30.
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Records & paperwork
Feeding instructions for infants did not have current signatures.
HHSC 746.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a copy of the letter sent to parents regarding not carrying insurance.
HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have current playground maintenance checks.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Records & paperwork
The following was missing in employee records. Three employees are missing form 2985, One employee is missing translated education, 2 employees are missing employee enrollment information.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food allergy emergency plan, signed by a health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational Policies do not have rules regarding suspension or eexpulsion.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Safety & premises
The following information were missing on reviewed records: Two children were missing Medica emergency authorization signatures, three chldren were missing emergency contact addresses, two children were missing health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a recent and current fire marshal inspection report.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a current sanitation inspection report.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a current gas inspection report.
HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-04-30.
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Records & paperwork
Feeding instructions for infants did not have current signatures.
HHSC 746.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a copy of the letter sent to parents regarding not carrying insurance.
HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have current playground maintenance checks.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Records & paperwork
The following was missing in employee records. Three employees are missing form 2985, One employee is missing translated education, 2 employees are missing employee enrollment information.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-08. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver did not the age of the youngest infant. The caregiver stated the child was 4 months old but the child was 9 months old.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Safety & premises
Infants were observed in cribs that did not contain snug fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Safety & premises
Infants were observed awake in their cribs throughout the inspection.
HHSC 746.2425 — Crib Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Other
Documentation showing children were signed into care in the infant and toddler room was not available upon request.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver did not the age of the youngest infant. The caregiver stated the child was 4 months old but the child was 9 months old.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Safety & premises
Infants were observed in cribs that did not contain snug fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Safety & premises
Infants were observed awake in their cribs throughout the inspection.
HHSC 746.2425 — Crib Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Other
Documentation showing children were signed into care in the infant and toddler room was not available upon request.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-18.
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Other
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Feb 12, 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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Feb 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An electircal outlet located in the children's bathroom is not covered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios
2 out of 4 children's files evaulated did contain a health care 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 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunications.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An electircal outlet located in the children's bathroom is not covered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios
2 out of 4 children's files evaulated did contain a health care 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 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Illness & medication
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a copy of the child's immunications.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Follow Up-4/25/2024-Neither employee has gotten their high school diplomas or equivalent. Both employees will not be caring for children and only doing cleaning and cooking duties until Licensing receives copies of high school diplomas or equivalent. There were two employees who did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in their files.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Follow Up-4/25/2024-Neither employee has gotten their high school diplomas or equivalent. Both employees will not be caring for children and only doing cleaning and cooking duties until Licensing receives copies of high school diplomas or equivalent. There were two employees who did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in their files.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was found during the inspection that there was an employee with a provisional background check with conditions who was transporting children. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by using a different employee to transport who had current transportation training and a current Driver's License.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The trash can in the 18-24 mo olds room did not have a lid. There were dirty diapers in the can that were accessible to children. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspecction by replacing the trash can.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mats in the 18-24mo old room and the infant room had tears. Photos were taken. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by covering the tears with tape until the new mats come in.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was found during the inspection that there was an employee with a provisional background check with conditions who was transporting children. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by using a different employee to transport who had current transportation training and a current Driver's License.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-11. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The trash can in the 18-24 mo olds room did not have a lid. There were dirty diapers in the can that were accessible to children. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspecction by replacing the trash can.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mats in the 18-24mo old room and the infant room had tears. Photos were taken. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by covering the tears with tape until the new mats come in.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There were two employees who did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in their files.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection it was found that there was a hole in the wall below the hall bathroom sink, another wall on the outside of a restroom stall that has a hole, a broken toilet seat in a bathroom stall and dead bugs in different areas of the operation. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Safety & premises
There was a broken seat belt in the van that transports children.
HHSC 746.5613 — One Seat Belt Per Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There were two employees who did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in their files.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection it was found that there was a hole in the wall below the hall bathroom sink, another wall on the outside of a restroom stall that has a hole, a broken toilet seat in a bathroom stall and dead bugs in different areas of the operation. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Safety & premises
There was a broken seat belt in the van that transports children.
HHSC 746.5613 — One Seat Belt Per Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There is sufficient found during the investigation to prove that training certificates provided for training done by the director do not have hours listed for multiple topics provided. It also does not include how the trainer is qualified.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(6) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is sufficient evidence to prove that there are multiple damaged spots on the floor in classrooms and bathrooms, broken doorknobs, and other damaged areas in the cabinets in the kitchen that present hazards to children.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There is sufficient found during the investigation to prove that training certificates provided for training done by the director do not have hours listed for multiple topics provided. It also does not include how the trainer is qualified.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(6) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There is sufficient evidence to prove that there are multiple damaged spots on the floor in classrooms and bathrooms, broken doorknobs, and other damaged areas in the cabinets in the kitchen that present hazards to children.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Director and caregiver that transports were lacking current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's vehicle had an expired registration sticker. The registration expired April 2023.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Records & paperwork
Two personnel files were lacking documentation for educational requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Records & paperwork
One personnel record was lacking a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Staff background & training
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Director and caregiver that transports were lacking current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's vehicle had an expired registration sticker. The registration expired April 2023.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Records & paperwork
Two personnel files were lacking documentation for educational requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Records & paperwork
One personnel record was lacking a notarized affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 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 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was observed that a caregiver placed a child in a swing, then secured the safety straps while the infant was sleeping. Note: This was addressed during the inspection when the caregiver removed the infant and placed them in a crib. Discussed infants cannot sleep in any type of restrictive devices including swings, high chairs, car seats etc.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a follow up inspection, this was re-cited as a caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper. Note: Proper hand washing is necessary to help prevent spreading germs around.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was observed that a caregiver placed a child in a swing, then secured the safety straps while the infant was sleeping. Note: This was addressed during the inspection when the caregiver removed the infant and placed them in a crib. Discussed infants cannot sleep in any type of restrictive devices including swings, high chairs, car seats etc.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a follow up inspection, this was re-cited as a caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper. Note: Proper hand washing is necessary to help prevent spreading germs around.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, the infant room was observed to be over ratio by 2 children. One caregiver had 6 children in the classroom who were between the ages of 5 to 11 months old. The Child to Caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The director removed 2 children from this classroom during the walk through.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection a caregiver changed a child's diaper and sat the child in a swing before washing the child's hands. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands afterwards during the inspections.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, the infant room was observed to be over ratio by 2 children. One caregiver had 6 children in the classroom who were between the ages of 5 to 11 months old. The Child to Caregiver ratio should've been 4:1. Note: The director removed 2 children from this classroom during the walk through.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection a caregiver changed a child's diaper and sat the child in a swing before washing the child's hands. Note: The caregiver washed the child's hands afterwards during the inspections.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat was not sanitized after a caregiver had changed a child's diaper in the infant room. Note: This was discussed during the inspection with the daycare.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat was not sanitized after a caregiver had changed a child's diaper in the infant room. Note: This was discussed during the inspection with the daycare.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection conducted since 11/12/20.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-02. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection conducted since 11/12/20.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-02. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 14, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 14, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Records & paperwork
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