The Pillars Christian Learning Center
11040 REED RD, San Antonio, TX 78251 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 189
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Desiree Smith
- Phone
- (210) 523-2613
- Regulated since
- Oct 23, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1487211 · number 1803119
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Other (4) |
| 2025 | 10 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 22 | 8 | Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 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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Aug 21, 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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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked. *This was corrected at inspection*
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-17.
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Other Serious
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Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children in their care when asked. *This was corrected at inspection*
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 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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May 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2026 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 20, 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 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 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 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Feb 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver did not interact with a child in a positive manner resulting in a scratch on child's shoulder.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver did not interact with a child in a positive manner resulting in a scratch on child's shoulder.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-16.
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Other
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 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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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 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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Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 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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Oct 26, 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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Oct 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 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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Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unattended for approximately eleven 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 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation informed a parent that their child had been left unattended in a classroom the day after the incident occurred.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that two caregivers left a child unattended for approximately eleven 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 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation informed a parent that their child had been left unattended in a classroom the day after the incident occurred.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 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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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 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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Sep 10, 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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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 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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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 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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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a Big Joe bean bag used by staff in the infnat II classroom Note, this was corrected at inspection when the bean bag was removed from the classroom.
HHSC 746.2405(1) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-14.
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Other
There were two storage containers on the playground that did not have ventilation holes. One of the containers had a small latch and the other did not have the lid support arms. Note, this was corrected when the storage containers were removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was a Big Joe bean bag used by staff in the infnat II classroom Note, this was corrected at inspection when the bean bag was removed from the classroom.
HHSC 746.2405(1) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-14.
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Other
There were two storage containers on the playground that did not have ventilation holes. One of the containers had a small latch and the other did not have the lid support arms. Note, this was corrected when the storage containers were removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-14.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 31, 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 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 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 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was unsupervised for approximately three minutes between the time the child ran out of the classroom, down the hallway and out the back door to the toddler playground, in which the toddler playground is between gates and is the middle playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation when a child was unsupervised for approximately three minutes and on the playground.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not create or shared an incident report with a parent whose child was unsupervised on the playground for approximately three minutes.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was unsupervised for approximately three minutes between the time the child ran out of the classroom, down the hallway and out the back door to the toddler playground, in which the toddler playground is between gates and is the middle playground.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation when a child was unsupervised for approximately three minutes and on the playground.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not create or shared an incident report with a parent whose child was unsupervised on the playground for approximately three minutes.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A child was not administered their inhaler as prescribed on the medication box while in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.3805(a)(1) — Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-09. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A child was not administered their inhaler as prescribed on the medication box while in care at the operation.
HHSC 746.3805(a)(1) — Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-09. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection nine out of ten staff files did not have completed 24 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection one out of ten staff files did not have a current CPR/First Aid certification.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
At time of inspection, a toy was observed inside a crib with an eight month child sleeping. Corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Safety & premises
At time of inspection, there was a loose doorknob in a prek classroom. At time of inspection a toddler class ceiling was missing a ceiling tile missing.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Illness & medication
At time of inspection, two out of ten children files did not have immunization records. One out of ten children files did not have an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Other
At time of inspection, eight out of ten children's files did not have completed special needs section in the admission form.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Records & paperwork
At time of inspection a notarized affidavit did not have the notarized seal on affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection nine out of ten staff files did not have completed 24 annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
At time of inspection one out of ten staff files did not have a current CPR/First Aid certification.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
At time of inspection, a toy was observed inside a crib with an eight month child sleeping. Corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Safety & premises
At time of inspection, there was a loose doorknob in a prek classroom. At time of inspection a toddler class ceiling was missing a ceiling tile missing.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Illness & medication
At time of inspection, two out of ten children files did not have immunization records. One out of ten children files did not have an updated immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Other
At time of inspection, eight out of ten children's files did not have completed special needs section in the admission form.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Records & paperwork
At time of inspection a notarized affidavit did not have the notarized seal on affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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