Innovative Child Development Center-e Griffin
1806 E GRIFFIN PKWY, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Vanneth Garza
- Phone
- (956) 271-4260
- Regulated since
- Dec 29, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1381581 · number 1723734
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A person in charge was not designed during director's absence.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(1) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-21. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Food & allergies
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection and instructions for another child were last reviewed on 04/04/2025.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-26.
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Illness & medication
Two out of six children's files reviewed are missing up-to-date immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Other
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Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 4/21/2023-4/20/2024: (1) Emergency preparedness; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-05. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Safety & premises
The emergency practiices form was not maintained. Safety documentation for fire drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector checks was not available for the months of January to May 2024.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two infants were not securely strapped on their chairs on elevated table. Note: The infant were strapped during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-05.
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Other Serious
There was a bucket of water in the hallway which was across two classrooms used by the children. Note: The bucket of water was removed.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-05.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver failed to properly supervise the children during naptime preparations which resulted in a child sustaining a forehead injury on two consecutive occasions.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was no background check available for an employee present at the operation who had direct contact with children in care. Note: The employee left the operation during the inspection.
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 2022-12-30. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
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Other
The Children's products certification form used to indicate that the center has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not current. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the form was updated and posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-30.
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Safety & premises
A caregiver caring for a group of children in the outdoor playground did not have the key to the locked exit gate. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and person in charge. During the inspection a different group of children were observed in the outdoor playground and the caregiver had the key to the gate with her.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-30.
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Illness & medication
2 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Nails were exposed inside a children's play house in the outdoor playground. The sharp point of the nails were along the top area inside the playhouse and posed a safety hazard for children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the insepction as the exposed nails were hammered flat into the wall of the play house.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-20.
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Safety & premises
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May 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when the caregiver picked up a child by the wrists causing the child to sustain an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that there was more than an 18 month difference when three infants were combined with older children. The oldest child in the group was 8 years old and the youngest infant was between 0-11 months of age.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Other Serious
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Ratios were not met in the infant room when a caregiver was caring for 6 infants during naptime. The specified age of the children in the group was between 12-17 months. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children a caregiver may supervise when the specified age of the children in the group is 12-17 months is 5. The group was out of ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Other
There were no feeding instructions available for review for 2 infants in care.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-09. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The lighting in the infant room was not adequate to allow visual supervision of all children in the room. Note: The hallway light was turned on to allow more lighting in the room.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-08. Correction verified 2021-12-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-09. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Illness & medication
1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's emergency contact's address, the child's immunization record, and a statement of the child s special care needs. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the missing information was obtained and placed in the child's file.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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