La Petite Toepperwein
829 TOEPPERWEIN RD, Converse, TX 78109 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Chanel Acosta
- Phone
- (210) 658-2639
- Regulated since
- Nov 6, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 101901 · number 216022- 684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 9 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted at time of review.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-10.
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Records & paperwork
There were two files that did not have health care provider statements signed at the time of review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-30. Correction verified 2026-09-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify CCR that they were offering transportation services.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the walk through of the playground, there were three children inside a gate around the wall while the teacher was tending to a child that did not want to leave the playground. *Operation put a carabiner on the gate to not let it open*
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 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the number of children in their care after combining classes for nap time.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Other Serious
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers did not use good judgment when they did not contact EMS after finding a 3 year old child on the playground with no jacket. The child had been on unattended on the playground for over 2 hours. Temperatures that day ranged from 23 degrees to 34 degrees Fahrenheit
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other Serious
During the investigation process, a caregiver did not know the number of children that were in their care at drop off time.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation process, a caregiver did not maintain supervision of a child. The child was able to leave the classroom, go through another classroom, open the door to the playground and enter the playground unattended.
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 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation process, it was determined that the infant classroom was out of ratio when a caregiver left the room leaving one caregiver with five infants under twelve months old.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation process, a caregiver did not follow the operational procedures for doing hourly name to face checks, did not have the name to face checks verified by another staff member, and did not follow the protocols set in place when the operation is short staffed.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation did not notify the parents immediately about their child being left on the playground. The parent was notified several hours after the incident occurred.
HHSC 746.307(a) — Parental Communication - Notify Immediately about Allegation of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other Serious
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have administering medication training at the time of review.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An infants hands were not washed after their diaper was changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-05.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
At time of inspection, the school aged class was observed to have cleaning solutions at childrens reach. THis was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It is found though investigation evidence a staff was assigned a classroom when they did not have the skills to safely supervise the entire group in care.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-05-08.
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Other Serious
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Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Nap cots in the PreK room do not have labels on the cots reflecting the current children using the cots during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
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Other
The loose fill under 2 slides is not 6 inches deep during the inspection. note: This was corrected during the inspection when the loose fill was redistributed under the slides.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-24.
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Other
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Based on evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that the operation staff failed to respond appropriately to a child's symptoms of illness. The child was seen in the classroom laying on the floor coughing, and observed to be what was described as burning, yet no temperature was taken or first aid given by staff.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Illness & medication
Based on evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to ensure that a parent was contacted after discovering a child was displaying multiple symptoms of illness preventing the child from participating comfortably in activates.
HHSC 746.3605(a)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During investigation, it was determined based on the video footage a child was separated from the group for more than 2 minutes, approximately 3 minutes, exceeding the one minute per year of the child?s age.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It is found a child was left unsupervised for 7 minutes in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing traning records. Two of sixteen employee files did not include verification of Pre Service Training as required.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Other
While reviewing the monthly infant feeding schedules, six of eight schedules were not updated within the last thirty days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Illness & medication
Two of ten children's files did not include a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.623(1)(A) — Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-09-25.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Per inv#3095466--standdard found deficient. Updating additional inv inspection report of pending standard.
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 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver knowingly allowed children to remain outside of visual and auditory awareness while attending to other duties in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the interviews conducted, a caregiver did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up inside the classroom and when arriving outside before the children start to play to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 12 minutes. Based on the interviews conducted, five children between ages 18 months and 2 years old were left on the playground by a caregiver with another caregiver watching the children from a distance from a classroom in the doorway.
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 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Other Serious
Based on the interviews conducted a parent was not notified immediately when a child was left in a classroom unsupervised. The parent was notified at pick-up.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguishers in both vans used for transportation have not been serviced in the last year.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Illness & medication
One child's file reviewed did not contain an immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-01. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection there were 11 children with one caregiver in the 18 to 24 month old classroom. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the group.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The walls in the toddler room and four year old classroom and the two year old classroom have peeling paint.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-29.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
At the time of inspection there were pieces of shredded plastic food wrap on the floor in the 12 to 24 month old classroom.
HHSC 746.2501(5) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Each classroom was dirty and in need of cleaning.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Safety & premises
The walls in each classroom have peeling paint.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill has not been conducted since May.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Apr 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
At the time of inspection, the pole is bent in the fence that separates the toddler and older playground causing an entrapment hazard.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-04-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three driver's safety and transportation training certificates were expired.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-20. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
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Staff background & training
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May 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of inspection the playground surfacing was not maintained at the proper depth.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-31.
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Other
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of inspection the playground surfacing was not maintained at the proper depth.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-10.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection there were eight children's records reviewed that did not contain health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-10.
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Illness & medication
Three childrens records reviewed did not contain immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-10.
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Other
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Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were two classrooms that did not have the current activity plan available for review. This was corrected when the plans were printed and posted.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-15.
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Other
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Dec 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Investigation information obtained from DFPS Child Care Licensing investigator determined the caregivers are not adequately supervised.
HHSC 746.1003(4) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-18. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Investigation information obtained from DFPS Child Care Licensing investigator determined there was a child injured while in care at the operation when a caregiver sprayed a "cleaning" solution in the children's faces.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-18. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Investigation information obtained from DFPS Child Care Licensing investigator determined that the caregiver used inappropriate discipline when spraying the children in the face as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-18. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Other Serious
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