First Pampa Child Development Center
203 N WEST ST, Pampa, TX 79065 · Gray County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 213
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:45 PM
- Director / administrator
- Labrenda Koch
- Phone
- (806) 669-3529
- Regulated since
- Jun 16, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 96684 · number 129788
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 12 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 24 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (2), Other (8) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 24 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 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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Sep 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 27, 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 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 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 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 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 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 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 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was unaware which children she was responsible for at school pick up. There were 9 children, four children got on the van, and five got on the other van; however, the caregiver did not know which of the children got on her van. This resulted in one child being left on the van once they returned to the daycare.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care was left on a daycare van after school pick-up. The caregiver parked the van in the garage, not realizing there was a child asleep. The caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness and was unable to ensure the child's safety and well-being, the caregiver did not realize the child was missing from the group.
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 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver that provided transportation for school pick-up had expired transportation safety training. The training expired on 4/15/2026, and a child was left on a van 5/1/2026.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child in care was left on a van, in the garage, after school pick-up. The caregiver unloaded the children from the van not realizing a child had fallen asleep, leaving the child unattended in the van. The caregiver did not walk the van to ensure all children exited the van. The child woke up, got out of the van, got out of the garage, and had to cross the street, alone, to get to the daycare building, where the child was found.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver did not have a list of the children for the van she was driving. At school pick up, four children were put on her van, but she did not know which children they were and had no list to check or confirm.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Other Serious
The alarm on the van was not maintained, and quit working, therefore a child was left on the van and unattended for approximately 80 minutes.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was unaware which children she was responsible for at school pick up. There were 9 children, four children got on the van, and five got on the other van; however, the caregiver did not know which of the children got on her van. This resulted in one child being left on the van once they returned to the daycare.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care was left on a daycare van after school pick-up. The caregiver parked the van in the garage, not realizing there was a child asleep. The caregiver did not have auditory or visual awareness and was unable to ensure the child's safety and well-being, the caregiver did not realize the child was missing from the group.
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 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver that provided transportation for school pick-up had expired transportation safety training. The training expired on 4/15/2026, and a child was left on a van 5/1/2026.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child in care was left on a van, in the garage, after school pick-up. The caregiver unloaded the children from the van not realizing a child had fallen asleep, leaving the child unattended in the van. The caregiver did not walk the van to ensure all children exited the van. The child woke up, got out of the van, got out of the garage, and had to cross the street, alone, to get to the daycare building, where the child was found.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver did not have a list of the children for the van she was driving. At school pick up, four children were put on her van, but she did not know which children they were and had no list to check or confirm.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Other Serious
The alarm on the van was not maintained, and quit working, therefore a child was left on the van and unattended for approximately 80 minutes.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-05.
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Other Serious
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Mar 10, 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 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant less than 12 months of age was observed at inspection asleep in their crib with a blanket. It was correceted at inspection with the blanket being removed out of the crib.
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 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant less than 12 months of age was observed at inspection asleep in their crib with a blanket. It was correceted at inspection with the blanket being removed out of the crib.
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 2026-03-04. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 15, 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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Jan 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 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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Aug 20, 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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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child in care was noticeably upset after morning drop off and the caregiver did not attempt to verbally comfort the child or physically hold the child to comfort the child.
HHSC 746.2501(4) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child in care was noticeably upset after morning drop off and the caregiver did not attempt to verbally comfort the child or physically hold the child to comfort the child.
HHSC 746.2501(4) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-12. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 8, 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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Aug 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 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 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, caregiver transitioned their class into the building from the playground and left a child unsupervised outside for 20 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 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, caregiver transitioned their class into the building from the playground and left a child unsupervised outside for 20 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 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 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 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 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 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed at inspection using an abrastive tone with the children when entering from the playground and lacked patience and respect in her communication with her group of children.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Safety & premises
The younger toddler playground had a couple rocks that are the size of a large marble that two different children found one and placed it inside their mouth. Additionally, the playground has bird feathers throughout the play space that need to be removed. The caregiver removed the rocks from the children's mouth and disposed of them.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed at inspection using an abrastive tone with the children when entering from the playground and lacked patience and respect in her communication with her group of children.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Safety & premises
The younger toddler playground had a couple rocks that are the size of a large marble that two different children found one and placed it inside their mouth. Additionally, the playground has bird feathers throughout the play space that need to be removed. The caregiver removed the rocks from the children's mouth and disposed of them.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-03. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Other Serious
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Sep 30, 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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Sep 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 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 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The most recent health inspection was conducted over 12 months ago and was due by 05/11/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Other
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The most recent health inspection was conducted over 12 months ago and was due by 05/11/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Staff did not have a list with the children's names and ages and were not knowledgeable about the ages of each of the children they were accountable for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant, less than 12 months of age, had a small lovie blanket in the crib while asleep and it was covering the infant's face. It was removed from the crib 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 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Safety & premises
Toddlers are not provided enough variety of activities, including low shelving for easily accessing the selection of toys during the morning drop off time. Additionally, Pre-K age children lack available interest centers.
HHSC 746.2505(2) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children did not wash their hands in preparation for morning snack.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Other
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May 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Staff did not have a list with the children's names and ages and were not knowledgeable about the ages of each of the children they were accountable for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant, less than 12 months of age, had a small lovie blanket in the crib while asleep and it was covering the infant's face. It was removed from the crib 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 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Safety & premises
Toddlers are not provided enough variety of activities, including low shelving for easily accessing the selection of toys during the morning drop off time. Additionally, Pre-K age children lack available interest centers.
HHSC 746.2505(2) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children did not wash their hands in preparation for morning snack.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Infants and older children were combined with a total of 18 children with a 30 month age gap between the youngest infant and the oldest child.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Infants and older children were combined with a total of 18 children with a 30 month age gap between the youngest infant and the oldest child.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 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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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff personnel records was lacking various topics related to health and safety, including preventing and responding to food allergies, medication training and building and premise safety training.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The added infant classroom only has one hand washing sink available and it is also used for bottle preparation.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-04-05.
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Other
A classroom that was used for toddlers was changed to be added for infants. The infant classroom previously has been closed and no longer used. Space was changed without a notification to child care regulation. It was corrected at inspection with child care regulation being notified and the added room evaluated for compliance.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-22.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff personnel records was lacking various topics related to health and safety, including preventing and responding to food allergies, medication training and building and premise safety training.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The added infant classroom only has one hand washing sink available and it is also used for bottle preparation.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-04-05.
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Other
A classroom that was used for toddlers was changed to be added for infants. The infant classroom previously has been closed and no longer used. Space was changed without a notification to child care regulation. It was corrected at inspection with child care regulation being notified and the added room evaluated for compliance.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-22.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy plan for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy lacks the physician signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 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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Feb 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant in care was eating in a high chair and the buckle was not fastened after placing the child in the high chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant in care was eating in a high chair and the buckle was not fastened after placing the child in the high chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-17. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
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Safety & premises
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregiver records was lacking documentation of pre-service and orientation training. Additionally, orientation was not completely conducted within 7 days of the employment date. One staff member is lacking orientation and a notarized affidavit of employment.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-08. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregiver records was lacking documentation of pre-service and orientation training. Additionally, orientation was not completely conducted within 7 days of the employment date. One staff member is lacking orientation and a notarized affidavit of employment.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-08. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
All three first aid kits used in the vans to transport children in care had expired antiseptic wipes. Additional antiseptic wipes that is not expired was placed in the kits at inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
All three first aid kits used in the vans to transport children in care had expired antiseptic wipes. Additional antiseptic wipes that is not expired was placed in the kits at inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-30.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver of the operation does not have an eligible notification for one employee that was re-hired on 8/4/22.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Food & allergies Serious
Older infants were observed secured in the multi occupancy tables for over 30 minutes prior to meal time and stayed in the seats an additional 30 minutes after meal time.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Infants were observed at inspection having pretzels served on the bare table without a napkin or plate.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver of the operation does not have an eligible notification for one employee that was re-hired on 8/4/22.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Food & allergies Serious
Older infants were observed secured in the multi occupancy tables for over 30 minutes prior to meal time and stayed in the seats an additional 30 minutes after meal time.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Infants were observed at inspection having pretzels served on the bare table without a napkin or plate.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 23, 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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May 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver sent a child outside of the classroom to a neighboring classroom to complete job tasks, such as turning on the classroom light and sound machine, one two separate occasions. While the child was in the neighboring classroom the caregiver did not have visual or auditory awareness, was not aware of the on going activities and was not within physical proximity. The caregiver was unable to adequately supervise all of the children she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
A one month old infant was asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor for over an hour and was not moved to their crib by either of the two caregivers available in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver sent a child outside of the classroom to a neighboring classroom to complete job tasks, such as turning on the classroom light and sound machine, one two separate occasions. While the child was in the neighboring classroom the caregiver did not have visual or auditory awareness, was not aware of the on going activities and was not within physical proximity. The caregiver was unable to adequately supervise all of the children she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
A one month old infant was asleep on a boppy pillow on the floor for over an hour and was not moved to their crib by either of the two caregivers available in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation re-hired two previously employed caregivers at the operation and did not re-submit their background check prior to having the caregiver supervising children in care. Background checks were re-submitted at inspection and staff 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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-13.
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Staff background & training
Ten personnel records did not have documented orientation. One record was lacking a photo identification. One record was lacking a notarized affidavit of employment.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios
During naptime, one classroom had one caregiver with 13 children, ranging in age of 17 months to 2 years of age. With the classroom having one caregiver within the group, the classroom is unable to reduce to naptime ratios and were over ratio with a specified age group of two year olds.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Safety & premises
Based on interviews with staff, the infants are not having morning and afternoon opportunities daily to be outside. Additionally, the infants only go outside maybe once a week and does not include two daily opportunities in their written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other
The most current annual health inspection at inspection was conducted on 1/26/2021 and was due by 1/26/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing was observed with the infants classroom and multiple diaper changing was observed and none of the infants had their hands washed after diapering.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation re-hired two previously employed caregivers at the operation and did not re-submit their background check prior to having the caregiver supervising children in care. Background checks were re-submitted at inspection and staff 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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-13.
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Staff background & training
Ten personnel records did not have documented orientation. One record was lacking a photo identification. One record was lacking a notarized affidavit of employment.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios
During naptime, one classroom had one caregiver with 13 children, ranging in age of 17 months to 2 years of age. With the classroom having one caregiver within the group, the classroom is unable to reduce to naptime ratios and were over ratio with a specified age group of two year olds.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Safety & premises
Based on interviews with staff, the infants are not having morning and afternoon opportunities daily to be outside. Additionally, the infants only go outside maybe once a week and does not include two daily opportunities in their written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2417(1) — Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other
The most current annual health inspection at inspection was conducted on 1/26/2021 and was due by 1/26/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing was observed with the infants classroom and multiple diaper changing was observed and none of the infants had their hands washed after diapering.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 17, 2021 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 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2021 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 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child in care was being discipline with being in time out for longer than ten minutes for a pre-k age child.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a child in care was being discipline with being in time out for longer than ten minutes for a pre-k age child.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-16. Correction verified 2021-12-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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