La Petite
5900 PAIGE RD, The Colony, TX 75056 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Brandy Smith
- Phone
- (972) 625-4440
- Regulated since
- Mar 24, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 96430 · number 123451- 684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 25 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (9), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (4), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver in the naproom was observed using her personal device during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Other
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver who has been employeed for over 90 days has not completed a first aid course.
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 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Multiple classrooms at the operation have walls with chipped painted accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children in the school age classrooms were observed being feed snack without washing hands. Based on information gathered food has been served at the operation without hand washing occurring. CI: Children were taken to wash their hands by the caregivers, director, and assistant director.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations loose fill is compacted and measuring about 2.5 inches- 3.0 inches of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-08.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is not following the USDA guidelines for when meals are being given. The children were not given a fruit component for lunch.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Safety & premises
One of the vehicle's seats is torn and has the cushion coming out.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other
The acitivity plans were not posted in any of the classrooms.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Food & allergies
The menu was not posted and is not being followed.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Safety & premises
The classrooms were missing emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
One vehicle's first aid kit was missing antiseptic solution. This was corrected at inspection when the antiseptic solution was added.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-24.
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Illness & medication
The medication log has not been updated for a child who has been given medication.
HHSC 746.801(7) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on evidence of the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling and using profanity in the presence of children in care. In addition, a caregiver did not use good judgment when not intervening in a timely manner, while two children got into an altercation that resulted in injuries.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other Serious
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training from the last full year.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-19. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
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Safety & premises
The wooden border on the playground has nails sticking out in multiple spots. A wire is accessible to children on the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Records & paperwork
Four children's files are missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One childs file does not have a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-05. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
For a duration of about 30 minutes, a child with special needs was observed sitting in the same spot, playing with the same toys.
HHSC 746.2202(4) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection, it was determined that the food preparation sink in the infant classroom is being used to hand wash after diaper changes.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Other
In the 2 year old classroom, children are not getting the same cots everyday. There is no system in place to ensure kids are getting the same cots.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director is not ensuring that the operation is in compliance with the minimum standards due to the continued deficiencies being cited.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection one child walked out of the After school classroom into the director's office without appropriate supervision. During the inspection the director was caring for two children in her office, while doing management duties. During the inspection the caregiver in the PreSchool/Pre-K classroom did not know how many children she had in care, even after using the tools provided by the operation.
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 2023-05-08. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Other Serious
The caregiver in the After school classroom was observed allowing a child to pull another child's arm and attempting to drag the child back into the classroom, without intervening.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not entered a person who should be on the controlling persons.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-06. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was observed sleeping infront of the emergency exit.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not entered a person who should be a designated controlling person.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-04-03.
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Safety & premises
On the younger childrens playground there where two animal broken bikes. On the older children's playground there was a bike with a broken seat.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-04-03.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two staff files were observed and did not have first aid cards on file.
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 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Staff background & training
Two staff files were observed and did not have CPR cards on file.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Illness & medication
The centers first aid kit and the bus first aid kit had expired medication, alchol pads, and first aid cream.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Food & allergies
The menu posted was from the week of February 27, 2023 and has not been updated for the current week of March. This was corrected at inspection by, the current menu for the week of March 2023 being posted.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-14.
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Other
The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Illness & medication
Three children's files were observed and did not have updated immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Safety & premises
The center did not have the most recent fire inspection on file to be observed. The last inspection report on file is from August 11, 2021.
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 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Records & paperwork
The children's product recall form was last signed on June 30, 2021.
HHSC 746.801(18) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-17. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director is not ensuring that the operation is in compliance with the minimum standards due to the total number of deficiencies in a two-year period, and repeated incidents where children are left unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was neglected as a result of inappropriate supervision.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not actively supervise children on the playground, resulting in a two-year-old child climbing the fence, and leaving the premises. The child was found by a bystander and returned to the operation by law enforcement.
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 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information gathered from the investigation, the 21month to 3-year-old classroom was out of ratio with 1 caregiver and 13 children. The specified age group was 2 years old.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not report to Child Care Regulations within the required 48 hour time frame. The incident occurred on 1/27/23 and the operation reported on 1/30/23.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not share a copy of the incident report with the parent and did not get it signed.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A tricycle was observed on the playground with a missing wheel. The wheel was found under the play stucture.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-21.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 15, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child does not have updated immunizations in the file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Records & paperwork
Two children's files are missing hearing and vision.
HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Illness & medication
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May 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant feeding schedules have not been completed for the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-03. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Records & paperwork
One child's file is missing a signed health statement from the physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Illness & medication
One child is missing immunizations in the file. One child does not have updated immunizations in the file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
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Records & paperwork
Three children's files are missing hearing and vision.
HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations last health inspection was conducted on 3/31/2021.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Records & paperwork
Four staff files do not have notarized affidavits.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
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Other
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May 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined a child was able to get out from Pre-K classroom into the school age classroom and go outside to the gated side of the building and was left unsupervised. The child was found by a parent.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Other
A child was placed at risk when being able to get out from the Pre-K classroom, walk to the school age classroom and walk outside to the gated side of the building . The incident occurred on 5/19/2022 and the parent was notified on 5/20/2022.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Other
A child was transitioned into another classroom and was not signed in to the caregivers care. The caregiver did not have access to an iPad which is used to track sign in/out in the classroom
HHSC 746.631(b) — Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Illness & medication
The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within the 48 hours of the incident happening. The incident occurred on 5/19/2022 and the parent signed it on 6/1/2022.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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