Wesley Community Center
4015 MACARTHUR ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78416 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Mary Sanderson
- Phone
- (361) 880-8300
- Regulated since
- Oct 1, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 235039 · number 832309
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 26 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (12), Staff background & training (2), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 26, 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 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 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 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation placed a clown mask inside of the closet to prevent children from going inside of the closet by scaring them.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Other Serious
A caregiver placed a child in a closet as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation placed a clown mask inside of the closet to prevent children from going inside of the closet by scaring them.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Other Serious
A caregiver placed a child in a closet as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 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
Two out of six caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Staff background & training
One out of two directors did not have one or more of the following annual mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the toddler classroom the children were observed not washing their hands before eating/being served lunch.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of six caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Staff background & training
One out of two directors did not have one or more of the following annual mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the toddler classroom the children were observed not washing their hands before eating/being served lunch.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 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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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 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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Apr 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 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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Nov 18, 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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Nov 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2024 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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Oct 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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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Jun 10, 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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Jun 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 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 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
In 5 staff files there was no proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
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Staff background & training
Two out of 8 staff records were missing their identification.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
In 5 staff files there was no proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
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Staff background & training
Two out of 8 staff records were missing their identification.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 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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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 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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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Inspector observed staff member in a classroom sitting on a bookshelf on her cell phone. There were two children in care approximately 2 and 3 yrs. old.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Other
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Inspector observed staff member in a classroom sitting on a bookshelf on her cell phone. There were two children in care approximately 2 and 3 yrs. old.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Staff informed inspector that infants have still not gone outside since the last monitoring visit. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area had over grown grass, and broken toys in the toddler playground. Children in that age group were unable to utilize this play area during the visit. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Staff informed inspector that infants have still not gone outside since the last monitoring visit. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area had over grown grass, and broken toys in the toddler playground. Children in that age group were unable to utilize this play area during the visit. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Inspector observed three contracted workers present while children were in care working in different classrooms in the facility prior to having their initial background checks submitted or received. Two of the three contracted workers were also observed in a classroom while having access to children.
HHSC 745.621(a)(3) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-01.
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Safety & premises
Staff stated all children including infants have not had outdoor play in at least two months.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
3 out of 6 children went on a field trip on 8/29/22 and did not have permission to attend. The operation also did not have permission slips with the required information such as when they were leaving and arriving from their destination.
HHSC 746.3001(1) — Field Trips - Signed Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
Inspector observed 7 children in an area that is unlicensed space. The operation had children waiting in the front area of the operation located near the doors until they could go to their classroom.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area had over grown grass, broken toys, ant piles, a broken bench, and a hole through a part of the chain link fence that children can fit through. One van's AC unit was also not working and there was a small missing panel on the inside of the van.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Inspector observed one classroom not washing hands before eating. Inspector did not see staff sanitizing the diaper changing table after diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises
Inspector observed glass light bulbs in a classroom on a shelf that was accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Other
Inspector observed four children in a multi-seated stroller and without properly being strapped in. Three of the four children did not have the straps going over their shoulders properly and one of the four children only had the right strap over his shoulder.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Other
The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented for most of the 2022 year. Some days in March have check marks, but it is not consistent on a daily basis. In more recent months the daily building and grounds checklist has not been completed at all.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan was missing information on how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, an address in case of an evacuation, how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive, and how staff will account for children in their care.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Inspector observed three contracted workers present while children were in care working in different classrooms in the facility prior to having their initial background checks submitted or received. Two of the three contracted workers were also observed in a classroom while having access to children.
HHSC 745.621(a)(3) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-01.
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Safety & premises
Staff stated all children including infants have not had outdoor play in at least two months.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
3 out of 6 children went on a field trip on 8/29/22 and did not have permission to attend. The operation also did not have permission slips with the required information such as when they were leaving and arriving from their destination.
HHSC 746.3001(1) — Field Trips - Signed Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
Inspector observed 7 children in an area that is unlicensed space. The operation had children waiting in the front area of the operation located near the doors until they could go to their classroom.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area had over grown grass, broken toys, ant piles, a broken bench, and a hole through a part of the chain link fence that children can fit through. One van's AC unit was also not working and there was a small missing panel on the inside of the van.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Inspector observed one classroom not washing hands before eating. Inspector did not see staff sanitizing the diaper changing table after diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises
Inspector observed glass light bulbs in a classroom on a shelf that was accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Other
Inspector observed four children in a multi-seated stroller and without properly being strapped in. Three of the four children did not have the straps going over their shoulders properly and one of the four children only had the right strap over his shoulder.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Other
The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented for most of the 2022 year. Some days in March have check marks, but it is not consistent on a daily basis. In more recent months the daily building and grounds checklist has not been completed at all.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan was missing information on how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, an address in case of an evacuation, how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive, and how staff will account for children in their care.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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