Stepping Stone School Xiv
9405 BRODIE LN, Austin, TX 78748 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 263
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:15 PM
- Director / administrator
- Denise Blocker
- Phone
- (512) 233-4944
- Regulated since
- Feb 4, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 231809 · number 830699- 1967
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 15 | 13 | Supervision & ratios (8), Staff background & training (3), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 13 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 25 | 20 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (7), Food & allergies (3), Staff background & training (3), Other (5) |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was an employee that was present that had a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection with the employee became active, and received their eligibility letter during the inspection.
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 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There were two caregivers that did not know the correct number of children that were in their care. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers were asked again how many children they had in care, and they knew the correct number. The caregivers were retained on the spot how important it is to know how many children they have in their care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Other Serious
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver who departed the operation more than 7 days ago still had an active background check at the time of inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver's background check was inactivated.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-02.
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Staff background & training
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A group with a specified age of 18-23 months had 10 children present with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when the specified age group was discussed with caregivers and the director and an additional staff member was added to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was learned during multiple interviews that the operation is not following the conditions on a staff member's background check at all times.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed to be asleep in a bouncer seat and was not placed on their back to sleep for several minutes.
HHSC 746.2427(a) — AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation inspection, the operation was found to be in violation of several high weighted Minimum Standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the second walk-through at the operation, one caregiver stated there were 13 children present in their group. After counting the group it was found that there were 11 children present. This was corrected when the caregiver counted the group again.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the first walk-through at the operation, three rooms were over the child to caregiver ratios allowed for their specified age groups.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation was not following conditions on a staff member's background check that stated their background check must be run under every operation at which they are present and not just under the main location. This was corrected at inspection when the background check was run under this operation.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-07.
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Other Serious
An infant was asleep in a bouncer seat with unbuckled straps. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer seat.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The most reccent inspection form was not posted at the operation.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Three caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for. One caregiver stated 7 children were present when there were 9, another caregiver stated 17 children were present when there were 20, and a third caregiver stated 25 children were present when there were 24. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers did a head count to confirm the number of children in their group and were then able to answer correctly.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-07.
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Other Serious
One caregiver did not know the name of a child in their group. Another caregiver was unable to provide Child Care Regulation with the ages of the children in their group. These were corrected at inspection when the caregivers obtained a tablet containing the information and reviewed it.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One classroom had 5 infants present with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
In a group of 12 children with two caregivers, the youngest child was 6 months old and the oldest child was 2 years and 4 months old. At the time, more than 13 children were in care at the operation. This was corrected at inspection when the older children were taken to another classroom.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A combined group of three classes with a specified age of 3 years had 32 children present on the playground when it was past time for one of the groups to return inside per their daily schedule. This was corrected at inspection when one group returned to their classroom.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-07.
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Other Serious
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
The background check for a caregiver who departed from the operation on 12/17/2024 was still active as of 1/3/2025.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The director stated she was unaware of the timelines for reporting incidences to CCR and for filling out incident reports.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was transported on a field trip without a signed permission form.
HHSC 746.3001(1) — Field Trips - Signed Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not make the required self-report to Child Care Regulation within two days of the incident occurring.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Illness & medication
The incident report was not given to or signed by the child's parent within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was a four year old child laying on a nap mat in the infant room. There were also 10 infants in the room, so the two caregivers were out of ratio with 11 children.
HHSC 746.1607 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that a child was left unsupervised in a restroom for about 5 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 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Records & paperwork Serious
A situation placing a child at risk of harm was not reported to Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Illness & medication
The provider did not create an incident report after a child was left unsupervised for about 5 minutes.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-03. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found during the inspection the operation violated a condition that the CBCU placed on an employees presence at the operation.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Staff background & training
1 out of 4 records reviewed was missing 24 out of 24 required annual hours for training year 11/2022-11/2023.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 4 records reviewed was missing current First Aid and CPR 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 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the inspection the operation did not have documentation for the months of December 2023, January and February 2024. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the inspection the operation had several infant feeding forms that had not been updated within the last 30 days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that there were a total of 19 children with 2 caregivers. One of the caregivers left the classroom leaving the other caregiver with 19 children by themselves. The specified age group for this classroom is 3 years old which allows 15 children for 1 caregiver. Note: This was immediately corrected when another staff member quickly stepped into the classroom when it was noticed that a caregiver had left the classroom leaving the class out of ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the probation the operation has continued to receive citations in subchapters that were used as the basis for the probation.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found during the inspection there were two infants that were not strapped in to chairs that had buckles. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers strapped in the children.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
It was found during the inspection a caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found during the inspection an infant was not strapped into an infant rocking chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the walk through an infant was observed swaddled in their crib. This was corrected when the infant was taken out of the swaddle and placed back in their crib.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-28. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was found during the inspection that a caregiver stated they had 11 children and they had 12.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Other Serious
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not follow conditions for a caregiver's provisional eligibility when they let the caregiver be alone in a classroom with a group of children. An administrative penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum, per HRC 42.078(a-2) will be recommended as a result of this citation.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-16. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
It was found during the inspection that there were 4 infant bottles that were missing name labels. This was corrected at the inspection when the director labeled the bottles with the children's names and last initial.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-26.
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Other
It was found during the inspection there were infant feeding forms that had not been updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-31.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Apr 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not follow conditions for a caregiver's provisional eligibility when they let the caregiver be alone in a classroom with a group of children.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the inspection that the operation had reduced caregivers during nap time in a classroom that had infants. This was corrected when the Director went to the room as an additional caregiver.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-22. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the follow up inspection a caregiver stated she had 9 children and there were 11.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-03-22.
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Other Serious
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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found during the walk through there were two infants in bouncers that were not strapped in. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the straps of one infant and removed the other infant. It was found during the follow up inspection that an infant was not strapped into their bouncer seat.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Food & allergies Serious
It was found while conducting the inspection that a 4 month old infant was in a bouncer drinking a bottle with the bottle propped by a stuffed toy. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and held her to finish her bottle. It was found during the inspection that there were 2 infants under the age of 6 months with their bottles propped.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found during the walk through there were two infants in bouncers that were not strapped in. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the straps of one infant and removed the other infant.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Food & allergies Serious
It was found while conducting the inspection that a 4 month old infant was in a bouncer drinking a bottle with the bottle propped by a stuffed toy. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the infant from the bouncer and held her to finish her bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(3) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found while conducting the inspection that there was a blanket folded on an infants face to hold in a pacifier. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the blanket and moved the child to the crib.
HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was found during the inspection that an employee had access to children without eligibility determination.
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 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the follow up inspection a caregiver said she had 17 children but there were only 16.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found during the follow up inspection that 3 classrooms were over child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-02. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation space allows for 30 infants and at the time of the inspection there were 32.
HHSC 746.4205(a) — Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Other Serious
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found during the inspection that a caregiver was standing in a doorway between two classrooms supervising both rooms during naptime.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
It was found that there were two employee files that were short of their 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
It was found during the inspection there were multiple caregivers with expired CPR/First Aid.
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 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found during the inspection that there were two napmats that were blocking the doorway of the classroom. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers moved the mats to a different area of the room.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-24.
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Illness & medication
It was found during the inspection that there were several children's records that were missing and needing to be updated.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found during the inspection that a child in care did not have a signature for the emergency care authorization.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
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Other
It was found during the inspection that there were several files that were missing the health care provider statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-07. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Safety & premises
It was found during the inspection that a caregivers file was missing proof of education, employment affidavit, signed copy of personnel policies, signed copy of center policies, and a copy of their drivers license.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 12, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One staff member was unaware of how many children were in care in two classrooms. A caregiver on the playground was unaware of how many children were in theirr care. They said 12 and there were 18. It was found during the walk through that a careiver stated she had 14 children and she had 15. It was found during the follow up inspection a caregiver said she had 11 children. There were actually 13 children and she had 12 children marked present on her attendance sheet.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-27. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Other Serious
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One staff member was unaware of how many children were in care in two classrooms. A caregiver on the playground was unaware of how many children were in theirr care. They said 12 and there were 18. It was found during the walk through that a careiver stated she had 14 children and she had 15.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Other Serious
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Oct 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One staff member was unaware of how many children were in care in two classrooms. A caregiver on the playground was unaware of how many children were in theirr care. They said 12 and there were 18.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-07. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found while conducting a walk through of the operation that a caregiver was yelling at a child for having an potty accident.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-07. Correction verified 2021-10-19.
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Other Serious
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