Montessori Kids Universe Shavano
13807 RED MAPLE WOOD, San Antonio, TX 78249 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 146
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Criselda Pena
- Phone
- (210) 395-4353
- Regulated since
- Jul 23, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1370702 · number 1717374
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (4) |
| 2023 | 16 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 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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Sep 8, 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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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 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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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five of the ten staff files reviewed did not have training certificates available in Health and Safety Audit (HASA) required topic: Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-19. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Safety & premises
Two allergy action plans did not include the parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
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Illness & medication
Three of the ten files reviewed did not have a current immunization record available for review.
HHSC 746.613(c)(1) — Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-19. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five of the ten staff files reviewed did not have training certificates available in Health and Safety Audit (HASA) required topic: Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-19. Correction verified 2026-01-16.
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Safety & premises
Two allergy action plans did not include the parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-09. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
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Illness & medication
Three of the ten files reviewed did not have a current immunization record available for review.
HHSC 746.613(c)(1) — Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-19. Correction verified 2026-01-09.
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Staff background & training
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May 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 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 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the requirement of reporting the number of employees that left in 2024 by 1/15/2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete the requirement of reporting the number of employees that left in 2024 by 1/15/2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-23. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 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 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 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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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 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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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
It is found a child was served milk which is an identified allergy in the child's file.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
It is found an EpiPen was administered to a child that belonged to another child.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(2) — Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Food & allergies
It is determined that a child's food allergy posting was not displaced in a room the child was spending time in.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Food & allergies
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May 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies
It is found a child was served milk which is an identified allergy in the child's file.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
It is found an EpiPen was administered to a child that belonged to another child.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(2) — Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Food & allergies
It is determined that a child's food allergy posting was not displaced in a room the child was spending time in.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Shelves in the toddler room are turned to the wall so toys are inaccessible to the children.
HHSC 746.2505(3) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
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Illness & medication
There were several bottles of over the counter medication that are expired in the operations medicine cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the bottles were disposed of, or set aside to be returned to the parents.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire inspection expired March of 2024
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Shelves in the toddler room are turned to the wall so toys are inaccessible to the children.
HHSC 746.2505(3) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
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Illness & medication
There were several bottles of over the counter medication that are expired in the operations medicine cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the bottles were disposed of, or set aside to be returned to the parents.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire inspection expired March of 2024
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 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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Dec 19, 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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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It is found through investigation evidence that a child was left unattended in a classroom for 2 minutes.
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 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It is found through investigation evidence that a child was left unattended in a classroom for 2 minutes.
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 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 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 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It is determined though an investigation by CCR that 2 children were left unsupervised on the playground while in care.
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 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It is determined though an investigation by CCR that 2 children were left unsupervised on the playground while in care.
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 2023-07-19. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This was found through an investigation that a child was alone, unsupervised in a hallway for 1 minute and 15 seconds.
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 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This was found through an investigation that a child was alone, unsupervised in a hallway for 1 minute and 15 seconds.
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 2023-06-12. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While reviewing surveillance footage it was found that a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While reviewing surveillance footage it was found that a caregiver did not wash an infant's' hands after changing their diaper.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While reviewing surveillance footage it was found that a caregiver used a disposable wipe to clean a child during a diaper change and then used the same wipe on the child's face and hands.
HHSC 746.3501(2) — Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While reviewing surveillance footage it was found that a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While reviewing surveillance footage it was found that a caregiver did not wash an infant's' hands after changing their diaper.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
While reviewing surveillance footage it was found that a caregiver used a disposable wipe to clean a child during a diaper change and then used the same wipe on the child's face and hands.
HHSC 746.3501(2) — Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 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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Apr 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 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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Apr 5, 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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Apr 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was over due as of 2/17/23. The fire alarm inspection was done on 1/18/23. The fire extinguishers were inspected 2/6/23.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-03-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was over due as of 2/17/23. The fire alarm inspection was done on 1/18/23. The fire extinguishers were inspected 2/6/23.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-03-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to notify CCR of a child injury that received medical treatment within the required timeframe.
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 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to notify CCR of a child injury that received medical treatment within the required timeframe.
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 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 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 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There were two staff members that have been present and working in the presence of children at the operation with pending background checks.
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 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 13, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There were two staff members that have been present and working in the presence of children at the operation with pending background checks.
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 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 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 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
There was an Epi Pen on file for a child that is currently enrolled, that had expired in July 2021.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
There was an Epi Pen on file for a child that is currently enrolled, that had expired in July 2021.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 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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