My Little Rascals Development Center
5554 S HAMPTON RD, Dallas, TX 75232 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 141
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kristi Covington
- Phone
- (214) 331-7500
- Regulated since
- Jan 6, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1405070 · number 1741706
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 20 | 18 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (13), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2024 | 10 | 9 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 14 | 9 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the visit, there were three infants sitting in a table with without straps. The specific age is 0-11 months.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-14. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 2, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the monitoring visit, there were three children present who were between 0-11 months old in the classroom with children aged 6-8. There were also children in the classroom aged 3 and 4 years old. There was a total of sixteen children in the classroom. The classroom was split into two classes, and nine children continued to be in the classroom; the ages were 2, 3 and 4 years old mixed with children 0-11 months old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the visit, there was a nine-month-old infant eating breakfast in a high chair without straps. The caregiver strapped the infant into the high chair upon the inspector's request.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the monitoring visit, five staff members did not have the notarized affidavit available for review.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
During the visit, the director did not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate available for review.
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 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Other
During the visit, there were three children present in the classroom with the television on. The ages of the children were 11 months, 14 months, and 21 months old.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-27.
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Other
During the visit, the television was on while children were eating breakfast. The caregiver turned the television off upon request.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the visit, there was an 11-month-old infant not strapped in a high chair while eating breakfast.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-09.
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Staff background & training
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
During the visit, the bottles were not labled in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-22. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios
During the visit today, the operation did not have a monthly feeding form for an 8-month-old child in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-22. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the visit today, the operation did not have a current health inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director did not have current transportation safety training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
One van used for transportation did not have the electronic safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed supervising infants prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The caregiver left the operation.
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 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have adequate air circulation and the thermostat is not operable.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation, and it was determined caregivers exhibited poor judgment by overlooking the essential needs of a child and continuing to transport the child to school after receiving an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation and it was found that caregivers were not providing adequate and consistent supervision, resulting in a child sustaining an injury.
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 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-27. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation, and it was found that the operation failed to provide requested documentation.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation and It was determined that the operation knew a child received medical treatment for an injury but failed to notify licensing promptly.
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 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was able to exit the classroom and remain unsupervised for approximately 10 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 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was supervising five children in a classroom with a condition to not being left alone. An additional caregiver was not present in the classroom.
HHSC 745.673 — If a subject of background check at your operation is under investigation for abuse or neglect you must notify Licensing immediately
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was permitted to walk outside between the buildings without proper supervision.
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 2025-06-16. Correction verified 2025-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not provided documentation of a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was observed caring for 6 children ages 4-17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 2.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 children ages 4-17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 1.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-02. Correction verified 2025-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation of completed fire drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Illness & medication
Three children's files did not have immunization documentation.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Food & allergies Serious
Two childrens files did not have a food allergy plan.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three children were observed napping in a room without caregiver supervision.
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 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-10-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the investigation, video footage showed the caregiver using her personal phone instead of supervising the children.
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 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not provide adequate supervision by allowing a child to be pulled around the classroom by the legs resulting in carpet burn. The operation failed to provide proper supervision, resulting in a child being pulled around the classroom by the legs and experiencing carpet burn.
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 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Other Serious
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was observed caring for 6 children ages 4 months- 2 years old. The age gap between the children was 20 months.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was no hand washing sink in the infant changing area.
HHSC 746.2405(4) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed to be sleep with a pacifier attached by clip to a bib. The pacifier was removed during the 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 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 28, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The center does not have a qualified director.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Other Serious
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not report the number of employees left the operation.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver did not have current transportation training on file.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not designated a director.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 20, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The center does not have a qualified director.
HHSC 746.1015 — Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Director's first aid training was expired.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2023-01-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
Director's CPR training was expired.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2023-01-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four out ten records reviewed was missing an emergency contact address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The pre k and school age room does not have centers marked or labeled.
HHSC 746.2605(1)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
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Safety & premises
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have an operational policy on file.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Safety & premises
The pre k room does not have centers marked or labeled.
HHSC 746.2605(1)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not completed a health inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Other Serious
The infant room did not have outlet covers.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-30. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Other
The first aid kit was missing cotton balls, antiseptic wipes, scissors, and tweeters.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current employee list posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The school age room did not have working sinks or running water accessible.
HHSC 746.4401(a) — Handwashing Sinks - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The school age room did not have working toilets or running water.
HHSC 746.4407(a) — Toilets - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection has not been completed.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have working smoke detectors in each classroom.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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