Children's Lighthouse Of Allen
1605 E MAIN ST, Allen, TX 75002 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 238
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sarah Noel
- Phone
- (214) 799-0530
- Regulated since
- Feb 22, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1358821 · number 1709835
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (6) |
| 2022 | 12 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection one child did not have a copy of their immunization record or health statement on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection one child did not have a copy of their immunization record or health statement on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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May 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of the class at the time of the injury was observed not properly supervising the class or outdoors on the playground and did not notice the child's fall that caused the injury. The caregiver did not observe a change in the child's appearance or actions while present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of the class at the time of the injury was observed not properly supervising the class or outdoors on the playground and did not notice the child's fall that caused the injury. The caregiver did not observe a change in the child's appearance or actions while present in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-13. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that a caregiver had completed a CPR course online that did not include a hands on component to the training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
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Other
During the walk through an uncovered electrical outlet in the 18 to 24 month classroom was observed in plain sight. The director corrected the issue at the inspection by placing a safety cover on the electrical outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
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Records & paperwork
While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that 4 of the employee folders were missing photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection by obtaining copies of all four employees photo identification and placing them in the employee folders.
HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that a caregiver had completed a CPR course online that did not include a hands on component to the training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-21.
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Other
During the walk through an uncovered electrical outlet in the 18 to 24 month classroom was observed in plain sight. The director corrected the issue at the inspection by placing a safety cover on the electrical outlet.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
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Records & paperwork
While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that 4 of the employee folders were missing photo identification. The director corrected this at the inspection by obtaining copies of all four employees photo identification and placing them in the employee folders.
HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-08.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation lacked infant feeding forms for five children in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-27. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation lacked infant feeding forms for five children in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-27. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not submit the information as required by January 15th.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not submit the information as required by January 15th.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was found to be deficient after the operation was not able to provide a current Fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was found to be deficient after the operation was not able to provide a current Fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 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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Mar 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 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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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 8, 2022 Report · 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 5, 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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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 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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Jun 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation did not report a positive Covid19 case to State Licensing in the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation did not report a positive Covid19 case to State Licensing in the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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May 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was found to be deficient after it was confirmed that there were issues with children biting that required increased supervision. Caregivers are not able to intervene to ensure the safety of the children in care as multiple children have been bitten in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Other Serious
This standard was found to be deficient as a caregiver admitted to yelling at children when she would see that a child was trying to bite another child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was found to be deficient after it was confirmed that there were issues with children biting that required increased supervision. Caregivers are not able to intervene to ensure the safety of the children in care as multiple children have been bitten in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
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Other Serious
This standard was found to be deficient as a caregiver admitted to yelling at children when she would see that a child was trying to bite another child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have First Aid training on file.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Other
Four infants did not have updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have First Aid training on file.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Other
Four infants did not have updated feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Jan 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The standard was evaluated with regards to an investigation and was not compliant. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when handling a child. The caregiver dragged the child that was laying on floor by the forearm from a learning station that was in close proximity to a diaper changing station. Dragging a child that is laying on the floor by the forearm could result in a child sustaining an arm injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The standard was evaluated with regards to an investigation and was not compliant. A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when handling a child. The caregiver dragged the child that was laying on floor by the forearm from a learning station that was in close proximity to a diaper changing station. Dragging a child that is laying on the floor by the forearm could result in a child sustaining an arm injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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