Kiddie Academy Of Little Elm
2055 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 188
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Myrna Toote
- Phone
- (469) 252-0555
- Regulated since
- Nov 4, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1246999 · number 1627603
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 12 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 35 | 20 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (18), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection has expired since February 2026.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no individual in charge during the director's absence. The operation proceeded without a designated person in charge for a duration of 45 minutes.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Other Serious
Compliance with the Minimum Standards was not maintained during the Plan of Action.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-10. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
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Records & paperwork
One child was missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child's immunization record was not up to date.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 9h30 min in training in the required topics: 1309(d)(3), 1309(e)(1, 2, 3,4,5).
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other Serious
Compliance with the Minimum Standards was not maintained during the Plan of Action.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-05. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was missing a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912) as
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-10.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
8 out of 10 caregivers didn't complete the required annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-16.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver employed inappropriate disciplinary measures against a child.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Seven caregiver were missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-02-19.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the caregiver failed to adequately supervise the children. The caregiver's insufficient physical presence, along with a lack of visual and auditory awareness, directly played a role in the incident.
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 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, that the caregiver involved in the incident had unsupervised access to a child under their care prior to complete the First-aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The sink in the 3- and 4-year-old classroom is clogged, causing water to not drain. As a result, the children do not have an extra sink in the classroom for washing their hands.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 15, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, video footage of the incident was accessible, but the childcare center did not provide it.
HHSC 745.8411(b)(3) — Responsibilities - Provides access to all records
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-16. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
The tent above the playground is in disrepair and poorly maintained, preventing children from using the playground equipment.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The tent above the playground is in disrepair and poorly maintained, preventing children from using the playground equipment.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver's lack of attention and failure to intervene created an unsafe environment, resulting in the child's injury.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-22. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other Serious
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
An expired EpiPen, which had been expired since April 2024, was found among the medication box. During the inspection, this issue was addressed when the director removed the expired medication.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacks information regarding the duration of the drills. This information was not recorded. The operation also lacks documentation for smoke detectors and fire extinguishers since February/2024.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Records & paperwork
One out of 10 children's files reviewed did not contain current health statements from the child's physician after the child had been enrolled for 12 months.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-05-31.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Since January 2023, the operation has failed to document any fire extinguishers inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Since January 2023, the operation has failed to inspect the smoke detector system and the carbon monoxide detector system.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director has 18.5 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver has an expired pediatric CPR/FIRST AID certification.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers have not completed 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-22. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
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Staff background & training
The director has 16.5 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-22. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 31, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver left a child unsupervised inside of a classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-17. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Only 7 caregivers and the director's CPR/First Aid documentation was available during inspection.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Other
Six infants in care do not have infant feeding plans.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has only been servicing one component during AM and PM snack.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations two buses have incomplete first aid kits: scissor, thermometer, and antiseptic solution.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Records & paperwork
Six children that required health statements do not have them on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Four children that require vision and hearing screening do not have results on file at the operation.
HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's record does not have emergency medical authorization section completed.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child enrolled at the operation does not have immunization records on file. Four children at the operation immunization records are not current.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Staff background & training
The operation does not have the following records for review: personnel & training.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Other
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Sep 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when lifting a 19-month-old up off a nap cot by her tricep and placing the child on the floor. The caregiver also, walked passed the same child and touched her head in a matter that resulted in the child falling face-first into a nap cot. The child was not checked on by the caregiver following either incident.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Other Serious
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The infant classroom is divided by a half wall. During the inspection a child was in the back sleep and was not visible to caregivers.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Other
No CPR/First Aid documentation was available during inspection.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Other
Six infants in care do not have infant feeding plans.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has no documentation of menus for the last three months.
HHSC 746.3313(2) — Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's sanitation inspection expired in April of 2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The operation's 18-24 month classroom has a hole in the wall.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Illness & medication Serious
One child with a known food allergy does not have a food allergy emergency plan nor medication at the operation for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a food allergy list posted. The operation does not have knowledge of what children have food allergies, as audits are being conducted.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a list of current employees and was not able to provide CCR with a total staff number during inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations does not have a annual certification for the children's product safety.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not been conducting monthly playground checks and documenting with a checklist.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have required documentation for unitary surfacing materials.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's operational policies are missing the following sections: Suspension and expulsion, Instructions on how parents can contact local licensing office, and procedures for parents to review most recent inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since June of 2022.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have any evacuation or relocation diagrams post or in the emergency preparedness plan.
HHSC 746.5207(a) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations two buses have incomplete first aid kits: no tweezer, scissor, cotton balls, and antiseptic solution. The operation does not have medical emergency information for children being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Staff background & training
The operation does not have the following records for review: Children records, personnel & training, and attendance for each employee.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver in the Toddler classroom was observed not changing her gloves and washing her hands in between diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-23. Correction verified 2022-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The infant classroom is divided by a half wall. During the inspection a child was in the back sleep and was not visible to caregivers.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver in the Room 10 was observed placing a child down on the floor to play without washing the child's hands after changing the child's diaper.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the course of the investigation it was determined that the operation has not reported any COVID-19 positive cases to Child Care Regulations.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information gathered during investigation, the operation did not follow their policies for releasing children. It was determined that a person was not properly identified during evening pick up.
HHSC 746.4103(b) — Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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