Shining Stars Montessori
5450 COLLIN MCKINNEY PKWY, Mckinney, TX 75070 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ruwaidha Liwaza
- Phone
- (469) 410-7600
- Regulated since
- Dec 2, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1380280 · number 1722992
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 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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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have current pediatric 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 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have current pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating with essential documentation such as parent contact information and emergency medical authorization for each child that would be present during an emergency evacuation. Have this information prevent posing a child at risk and providing parent notification.
HHSC 746.5202(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have current pediatric 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 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver does not have current pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating with essential documentation such as parent contact information and emergency medical authorization for each child that would be present during an emergency evacuation. Have this information prevent posing a child at risk and providing parent notification.
HHSC 746.5202(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating with essential documentation such as parent contact information and emergency medical authorization for each child that would be present during an emergency evacuation. Have this information prevent posing a child at risk and providing parent notification.
HHSC 746.5202(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Records & paperwork
The current health inspection report was not available.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers annual training certificates were not available for CCR to review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Records & paperwork
Three caregivers did not have a pre-affidavit of employment on file.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating with essential documentation such as parent contact information and emergency medical authorization for each child that would be present during an emergency evacuation. Have this information prevent posing a child at risk and providing parent notification.
HHSC 746.5202(3) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Records & paperwork
The current health inspection report was not available.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers annual training certificates were not available for CCR to review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Records & paperwork
Three caregivers did not have a pre-affidavit of employment on file.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 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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Aug 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 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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Aug 7, 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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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 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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Aug 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the interviews with the staff, parent, child witness, the victim, and the video, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. A young child found a small round object in the gym and placed the small round object in their nose. The young child received treatment from a health care professional to retrieve the small object out of the young child's nostril.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the interviews with the staff, parent, child witness, the victim, and the video, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. A young child found a small round object in the gym and placed the small round object in their nose. The young child received treatment from a health care professional to retrieve the small object out of the young child's nostril.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom reduced the ratio by 50% with a 12 month old present in the group ranging from 12 to 24 months. The ratio was 9 to 1. Ratios during nap time can only be reduced by 50% for children 18 months and older in a group. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when a second teacher was placed in the classroom to supervise the children.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-28.
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Safety & premises
A child in a primary classroom was asleep on their cot placed in front of the back door. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a different area in the room.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-28.
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Other
A primary classroom had a curtain hanging over the window causing the room not to have adequeate light in the classroom during naptime.This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the curtain from the window.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom reduced the ratio by 50% with a 12 month old present in the group ranging from 12 to 24 months. The ratio was 9 to 1. Ratios during nap time can only be reduced by 50% for children 18 months and older in a group. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when a second teacher was placed in the classroom to supervise the children.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-28.
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Safety & premises
A child in a primary classroom was asleep on their cot placed in front of the back door. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the child to a different area in the room.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-28.
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Other
A primary classroom had a curtain hanging over the window causing the room not to have adequeate light in the classroom during naptime.This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the curtain from the window.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom reduced the ratio by 50% with a 12 month old present in the group ranging from 12 to 24 months. The ratio was 10 to 1. Ratios during nap time can only be reduced by 50% for children 18 months and older in a group. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when a second teacher was placed in the classroom to supervise 10 children ranging from 12 to 24 months.
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 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Safety & premises
The equipment support post were not marked to ensure the surfacing is maintained at the appropropriate depth.
HHSC 746.4907(c) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Records & paperwork
A child did not have a health statement on file. The health statement validate that the child has been examined by a health care professional and is health to participate in a child care program.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Illness & medication
A child did not have shot records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A classroom reduced the ratio by 50% with a 12 month old present in the group ranging from 12 to 24 months. The ratio was 10 to 1. Ratios during nap time can only be reduced by 50% for children 18 months and older in a group. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when a second teacher was placed in the classroom to supervise 10 children ranging from 12 to 24 months.
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 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Safety & premises
The equipment support post were not marked to ensure the surfacing is maintained at the appropropriate depth.
HHSC 746.4907(c) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Records & paperwork
A child did not have a health statement on file. The health statement validate that the child has been examined by a health care professional and is health to participate in a child care program.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Illness & medication
A child did not have shot records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-23. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 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 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director completed 15.5 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Other
Three of the four infants had current feeding schedules. This was corrected at inspection when the parent emailed a copy of the missing feeding schedule for the one infant who did not have a current feeding schedule.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director completed 15.5 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-11-16.
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Other
Three of the four infants had current feeding schedules. This was corrected at inspection when the parent emailed a copy of the missing feeding schedule for the one infant who did not have a current feeding schedule.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-13.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 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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Apr 20, 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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Apr 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 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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Mar 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. After review of the video footage from the date and time of the allegation, it was determined that the caregiver did somewhat hit or smack the child on his side leg before picking him up and taking over the sink. At the time of the investigation inspection compliance had already been met, as the caregiver was dismissed immediately following the incident the day before. A new caregiver is now present in the classroom and additional training has been provided to the caregivers.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. After review of the video footage from the date and time of the allegation, it was determined that the caregiver did somewhat hit or smack the child on his side leg before picking him up and taking over the sink. At the time of the investigation inspection compliance had already been met, as the caregiver was dismissed immediately following the incident the day before. A new caregiver is now present in the classroom and additional training has been provided to the caregivers.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The school's last fire inspection by a local fire marshal with the City of McKinney was on 6/23/21. No other fire inspection has been conducted at the center at this time.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2022-12-27.
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection, two children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review, according to the age.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2023-01-06.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The school's last fire inspection by a local fire marshal with the City of McKinney was on 6/23/21. No other fire inspection has been conducted at the center at this time.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2022-12-27.
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection, two children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review, according to the age.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2023-01-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of inspection the playground area where the slide/climb play structure is located has rubber mulch that below the required 6 inches for the height of the structure.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Other
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Jun 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At the time of inspection the playground area where the slide/climb play structure is located has rubber mulch that below the required 6 inches for the height of the structure.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 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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Mar 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 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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Mar 7, 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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Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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