Shining Stars
5201 BROADWAY ST STE A, Galveston, TX 77551 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lashonda Jones
- Phone
- (409) 457-0831
- Regulated since
- Aug 15, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 925348 · number 1362147
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2024 | 48 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (26), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (8), Other (8) |
| 2023 | 16 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 20 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (4), Other (6) |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 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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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the walkthrough of the operation an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer (restrictive device) that was placed inside of a crib. During thw inspection child was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a crib to sleep.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During my walkthrough of the operation a child was observed to be placed in a high chair while other children were napping. I was informed by cargivers that the child is special needs and he was placed in the high chair becasue he will not lay down and he likes to walkaround during naptime. The child was removed from the restrictive device during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the walkthrough of the operation an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer (restrictive device) that was placed inside of a crib. During thw inspection child was removed from the restrictive device and placed in a crib to sleep.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During my walkthrough of the operation a child was observed to be placed in a high chair while other children were napping. I was informed by cargivers that the child is special needs and he was placed in the high chair becasue he will not lay down and he likes to walkaround during naptime. The child was removed from the restrictive device during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At time of inpsection, one classroom television was not mounted or anchored. Noted: Television was removed from daycare by Director.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-23.
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Other
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
At time of inpsection, one classroom television was not mounted or anchored. Noted: Television was removed from daycare by Director.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 1, 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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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 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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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 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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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An 11 month old infant was asleep using a boppie pillow. A blanket was also hanging over the edge of the crib causing it to fall into the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(5) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-27.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 12/11/24: The use zone for the little tykes climbing structure with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbs up on the structure.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 12/11/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground. There is only a max of 3 inches during the follow up.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
Follow up 12/11/24: Three children's admission forms still have not been seperated.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An 11 month old infant was asleep using a boppie pillow. A blanket was also hanging over the edge of the crib causing it to fall into the crib.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(5) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Bean Bags, Waterbeds, Foam Pads As Sleeping Equipment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-27.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 12/11/24: The use zone for the little tykes climbing structure with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbs up on the structure.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-03. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 12/11/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground. There is only a max of 3 inches during the follow up.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
Follow up 12/11/24: Three children's admission forms still have not been seperated.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Follow up 11/22/24: One of the tables is still broken. The rails on the little tyke structure have been bolted down and are no longer a hazards.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 11/22/24: The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other
Follow up 11/22/24: During the follow up the two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping each other and one of the slides is too close the the wall.
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 11/22/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 11/22/25: There is still no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Records & paperwork
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's admission forms have been been seperated. One child's file is missing a health statement and the shot recrods.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's files received is still not current.
HHSC 746.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Follow up 11/22/24: One of the tables is still broken. The rails on the little tyke structure have been bolted down and are no longer a hazards.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 11/22/24: The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides still does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other
Follow up 11/22/24: During the follow up the two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping each other and one of the slides is too close the the wall.
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 11/22/24: There still is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises
Follow up 11/22/25: There is still no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Records & paperwork
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's admission forms have been been seperated. One child's file is missing a health statement and the shot recrods.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other
Follow up 11/22/24: The children's files received is still not current.
HHSC 746.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on staff sign in logs the director is not present the required amount of 75% or 30 hours a week.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
The two caregiver files do not have the 24 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
The director's file does not have the 30 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
Trash, beer can, scrap metal, and an old rusted grill were observed on the playground where children have access to them.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
Two broken tables and a broken car were observed on the playground. The little tykes play structure is missing bolts on the side rails.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
The fence for the playground has a gap in the exit gates that is approxamately 5 to 6 inches and a small child can fit through it. The fence does not block off the stairs that go to the next door neighbor's appartment.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Other
Two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Records & paperwork
Several children files have multiple names in the name section. These are all siblings.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Records & paperwork
The admission information is not current. The admission record is an old form from 2017.
HHSC 746.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Other
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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on staff sign in logs the director is not present the required amount of 75% or 30 hours a week.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
The two caregiver files do not have the 24 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Staff background & training
The director's file does not have the 30 hours of annual training for the training year 2023 to 2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The milk in the fridge expired on 10/15/24.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
Trash, beer can, scrap metal, and an old rusted grill were observed on the playground where children have access to them.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
Two broken tables and a broken car were observed on the playground. The little tykes play structure is missing bolts on the side rails.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
The fence for the playground has a gap in the exit gates that is approxamately 5 to 6 inches and a small child can fit through it. The fence does not block off the stairs that go to the next door neighbor's appartment.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
The use zone for two little tykes climbing structures with slides does not extend six feet from the exit of the slide or the other side of the structure where the child climbes up on the structure.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Other
Two little tykes climbing structures with slides have their use zones over lapping
HHSC 746.4805(d) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - No Overlap
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
There is not 6 inches of loose fill under or around the use zones of the climbing equipment on the playground.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation stating that an inspection was completed.
HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Records & paperwork
Several children files have multiple names in the name section. These are all siblings.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Records & paperwork
The admission information is not current. The admission record is an old form from 2017.
HHSC 746.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. This includes having all annual inspections completed.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. This includes having all annual inspections completed.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Other Serious
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Nov 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-04. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-04. Correction verified 2023-12-08.
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Other
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Other
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not inform the parents of their right.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Other
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 08/25/2022.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Other
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not inform the parents of their right.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2022 data reveal that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15,2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 27, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left in 2022 data reveal that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15,2023, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 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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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
While 10 children were in care the only caregiver was in the kitchen area while the children were in the classroom unattended. The caregiver left the children unattended multiple times.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Other
There was one infant in care from ages 7 months and the television was on playing Cocomelon videos. The caregiver corrected this at inspection when she turned the television off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Safety & premises
The playground is still cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard. More photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-06. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
While 10 children were in care the only caregiver was in the kitchen area while the children were in the classroom unattended. The caregiver left the children unattended multiple times.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Other
There was one infant in care from ages 7 months and the television was on playing Cocomelon videos. The caregiver corrected this at inspection when she turned the television off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Safety & premises
The playground is still cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard. More photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-06. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregivers with hire dates 09/14/2011 and 09/11/2017 do not have the required annual training: -topics for the last annual training year. The -caregivers need training in the following topics: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; - Administering medication, if applicable, - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Staff background & training
The director does not have the required annual training topics for this last annual training year. Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Other
There were 3 children in care from ages 14 months to 23 months old. The television was on and playing sing-along cartoon videos. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
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Safety & premises
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
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Other
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Caregivers with hire dates 09/14/2011 and 09/11/2017 do not have the required annual training: -topics for the last annual training year. The -caregivers need training in the following topics: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; - Administering medication, if applicable, - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Staff background & training
The director does not have the required annual training topics for this last annual training year. Emergency preparedness; Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; Administering medication Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Other
There were 3 children in care from ages 14 months to 23 months old. The television was on and playing sing-along cartoon videos. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned the television off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
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Safety & premises
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-28.
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
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Other
There is no documentation that the monthly check was completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two cribs were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection when they were labeled.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
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Other
One infant was missing the infant feeding sheet.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-16. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Food & allergies
The menu was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when it was posted.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
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Safety & premises
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-16. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two cribs were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection when they were labeled.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
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Other
One infant was missing the infant feeding sheet.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-16. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Food & allergies
The menu was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when it was posted.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-10.
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Safety & premises
The playground was cluttered with toys and items making it a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-16. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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