Kiddie Academy Of Allen
1504 W EXCHANGE PKWY, Allen, TX 75013 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 257
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Brandie Pullins
- Phone
- (972) 778-7500
- Regulated since
- Jan 25, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1311083 · number 1677448
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (6), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 18 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of inspection the operation's last documented fire inspection by the local fire marshal was conducted on 7/29/25. No fire inspection had been completed by the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
At the time of inspection the operation's last documented fire inspection by the local fire marshal was conducted on 7/29/25. No fire inspection had been completed by the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 12, 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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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 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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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Ten out of ten staff records did not have training certifications for the following training: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
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Staff background & training
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Ten out of ten staff records did not have training certifications for the following training: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-11. Correction verified 2026-05-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left in a classroom unsupervised for more than four minutes, while the child's class group left to go outside.
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 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left in a classroom unsupervised for more than four minutes, while the child's class group left to go outside.
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 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 21, 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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Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 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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Oct 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A child in care had their arm pulled by a caregiver, causing injury to the child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A child in care had their arm pulled by a caregiver, causing injury to the child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Other Serious
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, the operation did not have the manufacturer's instructions regarding the unitary surfacing.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, the operation did not have the manufacturer's instructions regarding the splash pad. Without these instructions, it is not possible to know or follow the manufacturer's recommendation for maintenance.
HHSC 746.5015(d) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Area Maintained According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, it was discovered that the operation had not conducted their annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, the operation did not have the manufacturer's instructions regarding the unitary surfacing.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, the operation did not have the manufacturer's instructions regarding the splash pad. Without these instructions, it is not possible to know or follow the manufacturer's recommendation for maintenance.
HHSC 746.5015(d) — Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Area Maintained According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, it was discovered that the operation had not conducted their annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 3, 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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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 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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Feb 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
A child in care was given a bottle that was intended for another child.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Food & allergies
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Feb 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
A child in care was given a bottle that was intended for another child.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 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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Jun 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 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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Jun 3, 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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Jun 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 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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Jan 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was tasked over for the investigation and found to be deficient. A child was found unsupervised outdoors on the playground while in care at the operation. The center has implemented more thorough name to face checks that have to verified throughout school day by management. Additional supervision and successful transitions trainings have been taken. A 90 day training period has also been put in place.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was tasked over for the investigation and found to be deficient. A child was found unsupervised outdoors on the playground while in care at the operation. The center has implemented more thorough name to face checks that have to verified throughout school day by management. Additional supervision and successful transitions trainings have been taken. A 90 day training period has also been put in place.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 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 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The person in charge in the director's absence, did not comply with standards by not reporting a situation that left a child with an injury.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Through interviews, it was determined that the operation became aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury on 11/30, but did not report until 12/5.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The person in charge in the director's absence, did not comply with standards by not reporting a situation that left a child with an injury.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Through interviews, it was determined that the operation became aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury on 11/30, but did not report until 12/5.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
The person in charge in the director's absence, did not comply with standards by not reporting a situation that left a child with an injury.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Other Serious
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by picking up the child by their arm on two different occasions.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Through interviews, it was determined that the operation became aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury on 11/30, but did not report until 12/5.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
The person in charge in the director's absence, did not comply with standards by not reporting a situation that left a child with an injury.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Other Serious
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child by picking up the child by their arm on two different occasions.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Through interviews, it was determined that the operation became aware of a situation that placed a child at risk for injury on 11/30, but did not report until 12/5.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, one caregiver did not have 24 hours of training to accounted for during the previous full year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-07-28.
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, the center director did not have the full 30 hours of training accounted for during the previous full year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection, the operation' s last documented health inspection was conducted on 5/2/22. No documentation of the most recent health inspection was available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-07-31.
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Illness & medication
Upon review of the children's files, 4 children did not have their most current immunization record, according their ages, on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-06.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, one caregiver did not have 24 hours of training to accounted for during the previous full year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-07-28.
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection, the center director did not have the full 30 hours of training accounted for during the previous full year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection, the operation' s last documented health inspection was conducted on 5/2/22. No documentation of the most recent health inspection was available for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-07-31.
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Illness & medication
Upon review of the children's files, 4 children did not have their most current immunization record, according their ages, on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 17, 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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Jun 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unattended in his classroom while the other classmates and caregivers present went outside to the playground area. Additional training in supervision and classroom management has been assigned to the caregivers present following this incident. The class was observed during the inspection and proper supervision techniques were in place.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left unattended in his classroom while the other classmates and caregivers present went outside to the playground area. Additional training in supervision and classroom management has been assigned to the caregivers present following this incident. The class was observed during the inspection and proper supervision techniques were in place.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's last fire inspection by a fire marshal was conducted on 11/26/2019. Only the fire system inspections have been conducted following this date.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have their most current immunization record, based on their age, available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's last fire inspection by a fire marshal was conducted on 11/26/2019. Only the fire system inspections have been conducted following this date.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have their most current immunization record, based on their age, available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Aug 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 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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Apr 29, 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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Apr 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 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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Dec 21, 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 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on interviews and a video footage, the operation was found not to be in compliance with a standard evaluated for a standard investigation. A caregiver used prohibited punishment to disciplined a child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on interviews and a video footage, the operation was found not to be in compliance with a standard evaluated for a standard investigation. A caregiver used prohibited punishment to disciplined a child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 13, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 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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