Kids 'r' Kids Learning Academy
2230 INDEPENDENCE DR, New Braunfels, TX 78132 · Comal County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 235
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Paula Naranjo
- Phone
- (830) 856-2727
- Regulated since
- Jul 20, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1342943 · number 1699557
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (4) |
| 2021 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 15, 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 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Neither caregiver in the school-age room provided the correct number of children in care. They both stated they had 29 children when there were 28 children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
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Other Serious
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Neither caregiver in the school-age room provided the correct number of children in care. They both stated they had 29 children when there were 28 children.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-02. Correction verified 2026-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
In the school-age room, there were two caregivers with 42 children in care.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-06. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten children's files did not have an up-to-date immunization record available to review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
In the school-age room, there were two caregivers with 42 children in care.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-06. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten children's files did not have an up-to-date immunization record available to review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-13. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
During the investigation, it was found that one staff member who had unsupervised access to children did not have first aid certification.
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 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
During the investigation, it was found that one staff member who had unsupervised access to children did not have first aid certification.
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 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 26, 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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Sep 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the DFPS investigation, the operation admitted that the 12-18 month room was left out of ratio several times.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the DFPS investigation, the operation admitted that the 12-18 month room was left out of ratio several times.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 25, 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 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two infant bottles were observed with only the first name. This was corrected when the staff added the last initial.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An infant play toy was observed with dirt/dust accumulated on it. This was corrected when the toy was cleaned. A few toy bins in a room were observed to be dirty. This was corrected when the bins were cleaned.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-29.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two infant bottles were observed with only the first name. This was corrected when the staff added the last initial.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An infant play toy was observed with dirt/dust accumulated on it. This was corrected when the toy was cleaned. A few toy bins in a room were observed to be dirty. This was corrected when the bins were cleaned.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 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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Jul 22, 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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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the video, a child was acting out and as the child was being spoken to by the teacher about this behavior, the child was seen hitting the teacher several times on the back and arm. The caregiver continued to pick up papers off the floor that the child throwing on the floor. The child continued to hit the teacher. When the caregiver turned around towards the child, she tried to grab for the child?s arm that was hitting her but missed and that is when the child hit the teacher in the face, the teacher reacted by swinging her hand that was holding the papers toward the child and the papers hit the child in the face causing a slight red mark on her cheek from the papers only. There was no bruise or bump. NOTE: The operation was proactive by immediately terminating this employee.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the video, a child was acting out and as the child was being spoken to by the teacher about this behavior, the child was seen hitting the teacher several times on the back and arm. The caregiver continued to pick up papers off the floor that the child throwing on the floor. The child continued to hit the teacher. When the caregiver turned around towards the child, she tried to grab for the child?s arm that was hitting her but missed and that is when the child hit the teacher in the face, the teacher reacted by swinging her hand that was holding the papers toward the child and the papers hit the child in the face causing a slight red mark on her cheek from the papers only. There was no bruise or bump. NOTE: The operation was proactive by immediately terminating this employee.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 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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Mar 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two purses were found in rooms accessible to children. This was corrected when the purses were put up out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-31.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two purses were found in rooms accessible to children. This was corrected when the purses were put up out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 29, 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 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 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 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 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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Feb 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 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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Jan 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant saucer was observed in the room to be dirty with no child in it. A bookshelf in a room was observed to have dirt inside of it. There were several plastic containers in two rooms that were cracked and sharp to the touch for children. These were corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An infant saucer was observed in the room to be dirty with no child in it. A bookshelf in a room was observed to have dirt inside of it. There were several plastic containers in two rooms that were cracked and sharp to the touch for children. These were corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-17.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 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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May 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 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 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 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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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 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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Oct 18, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
Based on the information gathered and video observed during this investigation, a caregiver was seen picking up a few children roughly and incorrectly while placing them in a different area on the floor. There were no marks ever seen or reported by anyone. An investigation was immediately conducted by the center. The caregiver was immediately terminated.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 16, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
Based on the information gathered and video observed during this investigation, a caregiver was seen picking up a few children roughly and incorrectly while placing them in a different area on the floor. There were no marks ever seen or reported by anyone. An investigation was immediately conducted by the center. The caregiver was immediately terminated.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-12. Correction verified 2021-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 14, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Upon review of the video, the caregiver was observed cleaning the room (stacking chairs and putting toys and nap mats away) for over 5 minutes while the children were running around the room and climbing inside the book nook.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Other
The caregiver was heard redirecting children from across the room, using negative terms such as "No, stop that, don't do that." The caregiver also threatened children with no outside time. The caregiver then grabbed a child by their cheek and told the child, "you don't say no to me."
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed yanking a child out of a book nook by their forearm and dragging them a short distance away. The caregiver then set the child down roughly on their bottom and then grabbed the child by their face while scolding them verbally. The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 14, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Upon review of the video, the caregiver was observed cleaning the room (stacking chairs and putting toys and nap mats away) for over 5 minutes while the children were running around the room and climbing inside the book nook.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Other
The caregiver was heard redirecting children from across the room, using negative terms such as "No, stop that, don't do that." The caregiver also threatened children with no outside time. The caregiver then grabbed a child by their cheek and told the child, "you don't say no to me."
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver was observed yanking a child out of a book nook by their forearm and dragging them a short distance away. The caregiver then set the child down roughly on their bottom and then grabbed the child by their face while scolding them verbally. The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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