Building Blocks Academy Alvin
600 AVENUE E 1/2, Alvin, TX 77511 · Brazoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Brandi Mendoza
- Phone
- (281) 585-9900
- Regulated since
- Jul 8, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1387254 · number 1727555
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 14 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 27 | 16 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (10), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | Safety & premises (3), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Written feeding instructions for two of the five infants in care did not have evidence of having been updated in the last month by parents. One of the child's written feeding instructions most recent update was 8/25/25 and the other child's was updated 9/8/25.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cupboard that was accessible to children in the School-age classroom. The director's assistant moved these cleaning supplies to an area of the classroom that was inaccessible to children during my inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Rugs in the Infant, PreK 3, and PreK 4 classrooms were all found to be in need of cleaning/vacuuming. There were particles of crumbs, paper, dirt, and dead grass on the rugs.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Safety & premises
A model car play structure on the play ground has an exposed bolt where its tire has pulled away from the structure. on the same structure, there is a loose, broken wooden surface board on which children at play would step or stand. The is also an exposed stake protruding up 4 inches from the ground where the wooden bordering material has broken away.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-17. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Other
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During staff file review, 1 caregiver completed 9.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year. 1 caregiver completed 16.5 hours of training for 2023-2024 calendar year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Staff background & training
During staff file review, Director completed 29 hours of training for 2022-2023 calendar year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Other
1 out 10 children files reviewed did not have weather the child swim with or without assistance on the admission form.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
4 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency medical contact information.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 10 children files did not have the emergency contact information other than the parent listed.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
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Supervision & ratios
4 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Other
1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide the required physician health statement after 1 year of being enrolled at center.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Illness & medication
2 out of 10 children files reviewed did not provide current immunization record.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-01.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Follow Up: The loose-fill surfacing on the playground still did not measure the proper depth.
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 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the exit door. A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-28. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the 2's, Pre-School (3), and school age classrooms I observed several walls with the paint peeling.Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Other
In Pre-K (3) classroom the television was sitting on a book case not anchored down. A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Other
The CPSC was not available for review and was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the annual certification.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-28.
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Safety & premises
The loose-fill surfacing on the playground did not measure the proper depth. Photos were taken.
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 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There is no documentation that a fire drill has been conducted since August 2023. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the monthly test and documented.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
There is no documentation that a smoke detector has been tested since August 2023. A photo was taken of the form. 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 2023-11-29.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was missing emergency contact address and phone number.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Records & paperwork
One file was missing the affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was not aware of the children's ages and did not have a sheet with the information available.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
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Safety & premises
I observed on the toddler playground that trash and tree branches on the playground. On the school age playground trash was observed on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the trash and tree branches were removed. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-23.
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Other Serious
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Jun 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that food was used as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that the director did not verify that all minimum standard requirements are being met. The director is not ensuring the operation is always operating in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not ensuring staff are properly trained or that staff are following the state regulations when transporting children.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The van drivers were transporting children for the operation although they were not properly trained on how to provide the services for the operation.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-13. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that caregivers are yelling at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not report that a child was left unattended on a vehicle within two days as required. The incident occurred on 3/30/23 while a licensing inspector was on the premises. The operation failed to notify the inspector of the incident during the visit, nor was a report received regarding the incident within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations vehicle is not being always maintained in a safe operating condition because the safety belts were not working for children being transported.
HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, A caregiver did not walk through the operation's van prior to leaving the van unattended, which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the van for approximately 20 minutes.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Other Serious
Child's safety alarm is present on one of the vans, but not properly maintained, according to manufacturer's instruction.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
The vehicle safety alarm was not being always used children were transported.
HHSC 746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A 14 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. Note: A picture was taken.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-16. Correction verified 2023-05-31.
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Safety & premises
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May 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for supervision.
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 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Staff background & training
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the training certificate was missing the length of the training.
HHSC 746.1329(a)(6) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no list in the vehicle of the children who were being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no emergency medical information for the children that were being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was no parent and emergency telephone numbers for the children that were being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Other
Based on information obtained during the investigation, sign in and out sheets were not completed during the month of May 2023.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed a caregiver change a diaper and not wash the child's hand.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-30. Correction verified 2023-02-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Hand washing sink was not observed in classroom where diaper changing is occurring.
HHSC 746.4403(a) — Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-06. Correction verified 2023-02-14.
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Other
In the 1's classroom all the cots were not labeled with the children's name. This was corrected at inspection when the director label all the cots.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher was missing from the van. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver replaced the missing fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the infant classroom a crib was blocking the marked fire exit door. A photo was taken and the crib was moved.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Safety & premises
In the infant classroom the window seal was covered in dirt. On the school age playground the border to the playground nails were sticking up from the wood. A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-20.
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Other
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Apr 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the Pre-School room I observed several walls with the paint peeling. A photos were taken. On the school age playground the stairs on the play structure was rusty and coming a loose from the structure. A photos were taken. A nail was sticking out along the border leading to the toddler playground. A photos were taken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Other
I observed that both playgrounds did not have enough loose fill on them. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A 13 month old infant was sitting at the high chair table and was not strapped in. No straps were in the high chair. Note: A picture was taken of the high chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Safety & premises
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