Little Feet & Learning Day Care Center
1001 BRISTOL RD STE A, Laredo, TX 78045 · Webb County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Crystal Cruz
- Phone
- (956) 729-8099
- Regulated since
- Nov 19, 2007
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 314262 · number 871757
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 20 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of five employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: SBS/SIDS/Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Administering Medication, Allergic Reactions, Emergency Preparedness, Building Safety, Communicable Diseases, Abuse and Neglect, and Transportation.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-07-01.
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Other Serious
The child care center was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of five employee records evaluated did not have the following trainings: SBS/SIDS/Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Administering Medication, Allergic Reactions, Emergency Preparedness, Building Safety, Communicable Diseases, Abuse and Neglect, and Transportation.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-07-01.
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Other Serious
The child care center was not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 14 month old child was observed to be in care with a 3 year old child.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 14 month old child was observed to be in care with a 3 year old child.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One van purchased in 2019 is not equipped with a child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One van purchased in 2019 is not equipped with a child safety alarm.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two children were observed to be standing in the van without a seat belt on.
HHSC 746.5607(e) — Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two children were observed to be standing in the van without a seat belt on.
HHSC 746.5607(e) — Safety restraint devices for child used when vehicle is on and during all time vehicle in motion
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-24. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of six employees records evaluated were missing annual trainings. One out of six employees records evaluated was missing 2 hours of annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Staff background & training
Two out of six employee records evaluated had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate. One out of six employee records evaluated did not have the hands on CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Other
The health inspection was last conducted on 7/3/2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The ceilings in the toddler room were observed to have water stains.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last conducted on 2/5/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electric smoke detection system was last serviced on 4/11/2024.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of six children records evaluated did not have a health provider statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Staff background & training
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of six employees records evaluated were missing annual trainings. One out of six employees records evaluated was missing 2 hours of annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Staff background & training
Two out of six employee records evaluated had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate. One out of six employee records evaluated did not have the hands on CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Other
The health inspection was last conducted on 7/3/2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The ceilings in the toddler room were observed to have water stains.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last conducted on 2/5/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electric smoke detection system was last serviced on 4/11/2024.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-05-28.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of six children records evaluated did not have a health provider statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 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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May 23, 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 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have the required annual trainings in SBS/SIDS/Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Allergic Reactions, Administering Medication, Emergency Prepardness, Building Safety, and Communicable Diseases.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was observed supervising children with an expired CPR/First Aid certificate. One caregiver was observed supervising children without an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed to be supervising 7 infants with a specified age group of 12m to 17m.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan was not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5204 — Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Safety & premises
The fire drill was last conducted on March 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Safety & premises
The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last tested on March 2024.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have the required annual trainings in SBS/SIDS/Brain Development, Hazardous Materials, Allergic Reactions, Administering Medication, Emergency Prepardness, Building Safety, and Communicable Diseases.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was observed supervising children with an expired CPR/First Aid certificate. One caregiver was observed supervising children without an active CPR/First Aid certificate.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-06-04.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed to be supervising 7 infants with a specified age group of 12m to 17m.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan was not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5204 — Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Safety & premises
The fire drill was last conducted on March 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Safety & premises
The carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector were last tested on March 2024.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of six employees was missing 16 annual training hours. One out of six employees was missing 3 annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
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Safety & premises
The electric smoke detection system was last tested on February 17, 2022.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
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Staff background & training
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May 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of six employees was missing 16 annual training hours. One out of six employees was missing 3 annual training hours in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
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Safety & premises
The electric smoke detection system was last tested on February 17, 2022.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 13, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Director's certificate expired on December 7, 2022, and was not renewed.
HHSC 746.1057 — Director Certificate Not Renewed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Other
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Jan 13, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Director's certificate expired on December 7, 2022, and was not renewed.
HHSC 746.1057 — Director Certificate Not Renewed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 1, 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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Jul 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees were missing the following trainings: Hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last conducted on June 11, 2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees were missing the following trainings: Hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was last conducted on June 11, 2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed supervising 22 children, mostly 4 years old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. Director stepped in the classroom and class within ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed supervising 22 children, mostly 4 years old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. Director stepped in the classroom and class within ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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