Kiddie Academy Of New Braunfels
672 S KOWALD LN, New Braunfels, TX 78130 · Comal County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 182
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda Mobley
- Phone
- (830) 420-6300
- Regulated since
- Apr 14, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1402133 · number 1739371
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 7 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 11 | 9 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 13 | 12 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The Children's Product Certification wasn't available for review. This was corrected when the director printed the form and signed it.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-17.
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Other
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Report · Recorded (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two types of medication was found to be expired. This was corrected when the medication was put away to give back to the parent .
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two out of five children were missing parent signatures for Epi pens.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered, a caregiver entered the facility with a vape pen in her shirt pocket. The pen fell out of her shirt resulting in a toddler picking it up and putting it in the mouth. It was retrieved quickly from the caregiver. NOTE: The caregiver with the vape pen was terminated.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
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Other Serious
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A teacher was observed feeding two infants without holding them. The two infants were observed on the floor mat being fed. This was corrected when the teacher held the infant to feed.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-18.
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Other Serious
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two children were left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes when the caregiver walked out of the classroom with another child.
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 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The last health inspection was conducted on 4-17-2024 which makes it past due.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-17. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4-11-2024 which is past due.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-17. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Other Serious
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Jul 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the video and interviews conducted, a staff did not conduct a name to face before walking outside in front of the children allowing the classroom door to shut. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes.
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 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The plastic containers in two rooms that hold toys were damaged, leaving rough edges that could pose a risk to children. This was corrected when the containers were removed. A few rooms had torn diaper changing mats were the foam was exposed. This was corrected when the mats were removed.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-03.
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Illness & medication
Two forms of medication were expired. This was corrected when the director disposed of the medication.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. The staff did not do a sweep of the playground. This resulted in a child being left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 9 minutes until another class came outside and found the child.
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 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver was heard yelling at the children while she was changing a child's diaper.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on interviews and daily attendance infants 12 months and older were being combined in the morning with children ages 18 months and older in the first 45 minutes of opening. Child/caregiver ratios cannot be adjusted during opening and closing for children who are younger than 18 months.
HHSC 746.1615 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A person listed on a child?s enrollment form picks up a child without being verified at the front entrance.
HHSC 746.4103(a) — Policies for Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-31. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Other Serious
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Apr 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside of the classroom door unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes.
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 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation admitted to not informing a parent of an incident that occurred at the center immediately that placed a child at risk until they were able to find out what happened from the caregivers and video.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
During snack, the children were served sliced cucumbers, ranch dressing and water, which only meets one of the three required components that must be included per the USDA Nutritional Guidelines.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire drill was conducted in December of 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child who was using the restroom alone in a classroom unsupervised, while the caregiver was assisting a parent outside the classroom. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately four minutes.
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 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Other Serious
The parent was not notified immediately when a child was left in a classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes. The parent was notified the next morning about the incident.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based upon the evidence collected during the investigation, two children were playing on a piece of equipment in the classroom incorrectly with three caregivers in the room which resulted in one child having to receive medical care due to the equipment tipping over. It was determined through interviews/video that the caregivers responded adequately and professionally after an injury occurred to a child.
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 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based upon the evidence collected during this investigation, a piece of equipment in the classroom was not properly secured according to the manufacturing guidelines. This resulted in the equipment tipping over on a child causing an injury. The center was proactive by bolting the play equipment against the wall.
HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside of the classroom door unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes.
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 2023-10-12. Correction verified 2023-10-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two dump trucks on the playground were broken and were sharp to the touch which could cause an injury to a child. This was corrected when the trucks were disposed of.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the interviews conducted and video obtained, an infant teacher was observed in a rocking chair falling asleep while holding an infant.
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 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
The medication form did not have the employee's first and last name on the form.
HHSC 746.3805(c)(4) — Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-08.
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Other
The Children's Product Certification wasn't available for review. This was corrected when the director printed the form and signed it.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-08.
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Records & paperwork
Five out of ten employees were missing a required affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-03-22. Correction verified 2023-03-21.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the video, it was determined that positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver yanked a child several times by one arm as the child was upset after morning drop off and was trying to walk away as the caregiver was talking to her. The caregiver was seen tossing the child inside of a tent area that had pillows located in the room. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. There were no observations in classrooms or outside for the month of November.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-07. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Food & allergies Serious
Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's first name and last initial. This was corrected when the provider labeled them.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-07.
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Other
Three infants were missing an updated feeding instruction.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-19.
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Other Serious
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Nov 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two different incidents happened at the operation where the children had to seek medical care. The first incident happened on 8-5-2022 and the second incident on 9-12-2022. These two reports were not reported to licensing until 9-20-2022.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the video, a caregiver was seen sitting on her bottom with her legs crossed on the playground while approximately (12) 3-year-olds were running around and some playing on the playscape. A 3-year-old was bumped by another child while one was going down and the other one was coming up the stairs of the playscape resulting in the 3-year-old falling through an opening and landing wrong on her arm fracturing it in several places. The caregiver did not see the incident.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-25. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Records & paperwork Serious
A child was injured while at the daycare and sought medical attention on September 1 and the daycare did not report the incident to Licensing until September 8 which is past the 48 hours required.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the interviews conducted, a caregiver arrived to work under the influence of a Controlled Substance. The caregiver was never in the room alone with the children and was terminated from the job immediately that morning by management.
HHSC 746.3703(c) — Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Other Serious
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Jul 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
A 12-month-old climbed up on the table during snack time and as he was trying to get back down, he fell hitting his head and bruising the lower part of his back. The two caregivers in the room at the time did not see what happened so the video was watched. The operation was pro-active by having the caregivers do some training before returning to work.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver walked away from a diaper changing table twice with a 14-month-old on it to tend to a child who got off his mat during nap time. The 14-month-old was not injured. The caregiver was terminated by the operation for her actions.
HHSC 746.3503(c)(2) — Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-09. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Three out of ten children's records were missing the statement of special needs. This was corrected when the director was able to get the parent to fill it in.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-12.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jun 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff that was hired was in a classroom without receiving the eligibility notifications from the background check unit. This was corrected when the assistant director had the person leave the center.
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 2022-06-08. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Several rooms did not have the cleaning bottles marked and they were empty and not ready for use. This was corrected when a staff prepared the bottles and labeled them for the rooms.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-08.
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Other Serious
A maintenance active playground checklist was not available for review.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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