Little Dude Ranch
1601 STEWART ST, Brownwood, TX 76801 · Brown County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 250
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Monica Gossett
- Phone
- (325) 646-8877
- Regulated since
- Aug 20, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 231191 · number 830389
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | Supervision & ratios (8), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 10 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee who is the book keeper at the operation did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the daycare.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-24. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined through investigation that caregivers have been observed on their cell phones for personal use distracted from supervising the children in their care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-02. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Other Serious
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of inspection the operation did not have a documented health inspection available within the last 12 months. The last documented health inspection was completed on 7/18/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-28. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a documented fire inspection in the last 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed 7/18/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-28. Correction verified 2025-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify licensing of changes in Director.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-04. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a 3 year old child was left unsupervised on the playground when the caregiver took the rest of the class inside.
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 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that the operation failed to notify the parent timely after the child was left unsupervised on the playground.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation used her cell phone for personal use while supervising children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a caregiver at the operation yelled at children in care.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation, caregivers at the operation are using inappropriate language such as curse words while caring for children.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-26. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS investigation that a child was neglected while in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that a child was left unattended during a field trip when the rest of the children and the caregiver returned to the operation.
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 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury or harm within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-16. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
1 caregiver personnel file was lacking the original certificate of first aid and CPR for review.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-03-20. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Other
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Jan 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the pre-k room, cleaning supplies were observed in a lower unlocked cabinet and accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were removed from the cabinet and placed out of reach of children in care.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined through video surveillance that a 3 year old child with special needs was required to remain inactive for a period of 24 minutes by being placed in a highchair.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Other Serious
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Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee hired to clean the operation was present at the operation and cleaning in the toddler area before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was supervising 18 children age 18 months to 2 year olds. The co teacher lost all visual and auditory awareness when she exited the area to take a restroom break. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver returned to the room, bringing the classroom back into ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care allowing them to exit the operation unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined throughout the course of the investigation that 2 children exited the building unsupervised for an unknown amount of time.
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 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver used their cell phone to take personal videos of their child while in care. This was corrected during the inspection because the caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A person was left in charge of a group of children, and this person did not have a clear background check. This was corrected when a qualified caregiver took over the class.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate patience getting a child to nap when they tapped the child lips repeatedly to attempt to quiet the child. The caregiver is no longer associated with the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify licensing within 2 days of becoming aware of an allegation of prohibited discipline.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-02-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver transported a child that was not enrolled in the operation at the prompting of school personnel. The operation was not contacted by the driver to verify enrollment per their policies. Due to this miscommunication, the child was not restrained in the required safety seat.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not self-report that a non-enrolled child was put on the school van by school staff and transported to the center.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A group of 22 5 year olds were in the pool, and there was only one qualified caregiver supervising. The pool was officially closed today, and the children returned to their classroom bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.2105(a) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Swimming Activities - More Than 4 Children (Two or More Caregivers Required)
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Multiple outlet covers were mssing in various classrooms. Cleaning chemicals were observed in the cabinet in the 3 year old room and the lock on the doors was not working correctly to keep children out of the cabinet. This was corrected during the insepction when the chemicals were put up out of reach of the children pending repair to the door locks. Outlet covers were reinstalled.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Illness & medication Serious
Medications were observed in the infant building classes, and there was no proper authorization form available. Infant tylenol was observed in the refrigerator and had no name or identifying information. These items were corrected when the medications were removed from the classrooms by the director.
HHSC 746.3803(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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