Little Ducklings
926 EAST BLANCO ROAD SUITE 200, Boerne, TX 78006 · Kendall County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jayme Marshall
- Phone
- (830) 431-8643
- Regulated since
- May 18, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1266016 · number 1643499
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 20 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (8), Other (10) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 26 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (6), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 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 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last Children's Products Certification form 2885 was completed on 3/8/23. NOTE: The provider was asked to fill out a current form during the visit.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-05.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver and two assistant caregivers did not have training records showing completion of training for Emergency Preparedness, Food Allergies, Building Grounds & Safety, Handling Hazardous Materials and Administering Medication for the evaluation period of 12/2024-11/2025.
HHSC 747.901(6) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
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Other
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May 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last Children's Products Certification form 2885 was completed on 3/8/23. NOTE: The provider was asked to fill out a current form during the visit.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-05.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver and two assistant caregivers did not have training records showing completion of training for Emergency Preparedness, Food Allergies, Building Grounds & Safety, Handling Hazardous Materials and Administering Medication for the evaluation period of 12/2024-11/2025.
HHSC 747.901(6) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-29. Correction verified 2026-06-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A background check for a family member who turned 14 years old in March was not entered into the system until 7 months later.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers completed 14 of 24 hours of training for the prior year evaluated, 12/23-11/24.
HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver completed 14 of 30 annual hours for the year evaluated, 12/23-11/24.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Other
Two children were observed in the living room during nap time while a caregiver was watching television.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Other
An 11 month old was observed sleeping in a play yard and the sheets were not tight fitting.
HHSC 747.2311(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Other
A 2 year old child was observed sleeping on a couch in the living room.
HHSC 747.4303(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Other
Four out of twelve child files evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Staff background & training
A family member did not have an orientation completed on file.
HHSC 747.905(2) — Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A background check for a family member who turned 14 years old in March was not entered into the system until 7 months later.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers completed 14 of 24 hours of training for the prior year evaluated, 12/23-11/24.
HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver completed 14 of 30 annual hours for the year evaluated, 12/23-11/24.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Other
Two children were observed in the living room during nap time while a caregiver was watching television.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Other
An 11 month old was observed sleeping in a play yard and the sheets were not tight fitting.
HHSC 747.2311(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Other
A 2 year old child was observed sleeping on a couch in the living room.
HHSC 747.4303(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Other
Four out of twelve child files evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Staff background & training
A family member did not have an orientation completed on file.
HHSC 747.905(2) — Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 26, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
An updated Director Certificate was not provided to Child Care Regulation prior to the provider's certificate expiration date.
HHSC 747.1149 — Director Certificate Not Renewed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 26, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
An updated Director Certificate was not provided to Child Care Regulation prior to the provider's certificate expiration date.
HHSC 747.1149 — Director Certificate Not Renewed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-09-12. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two 3 mos old did not have an infant feeding plan on file.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Other
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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two 3 mos old did not have an infant feeding plan on file.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver CPR/1st Aid Certificate expired 7/20/24.
HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill log for 2024 was not available for inspection.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver CPR/1st Aid Certificate expired 7/20/24.
HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill log for 2024 was not available for inspection.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 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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May 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not complete the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver was missing 4 hours. The second caregiver was missing 6 hours.
HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation last recorded that the smoke detectors were tested on 7/18/22.
HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Records & paperwork
Two infants, ages 3. 5 mos and 11 mos, did not have an infant feeding schedule.
HHSC 747.801(2) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has 2 dogs and vaccination records were not available for review.
HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation that emergency drills have been conducted. The last recorded fire drill was held on 7/18/22, lock down and severe weather drills were last conducted 7/19/22.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not complete the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver was missing 4 hours. The second caregiver was missing 6 hours.
HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-02. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation last recorded that the smoke detectors were tested on 7/18/22.
HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Records & paperwork
Two infants, ages 3. 5 mos and 11 mos, did not have an infant feeding schedule.
HHSC 747.801(2) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has 2 dogs and vaccination records were not available for review.
HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have documentation that emergency drills have been conducted. The last recorded fire drill was held on 7/18/22, lock down and severe weather drills were last conducted 7/19/22.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
THIS IS A RECITE: The primary caregiver has completed 19 of the required 30 training hours for the previous training year of 12/20 to 11/21. 2 additional caregiver had completed 18 out of 24 hours of training and 20 out of 24 hours of training for the evaluation period, 12/20-11/21. Training topics missing include hazardous materials and building grounds and maintenance. NOTE: Caregivers are scheduled for a 5 hour training course on 9/10.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
THIS IS A RECITE: The primary caregiver has completed 19 of the required 30 training hours for the previous training year of 12/20 to 11/21. 2 additional caregiver had completed 18 out of 24 hours of training and 20 out of 24 hours of training for the evaluation period, 12/20-11/21. Training topics missing include hazardous materials and building grounds and maintenance. NOTE: Caregivers are scheduled for a 5 hour training course on 9/10.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver had 17 of the required 30 training hours for the previous training year of 12/20 to 11/21. Topics missing include medication administration, hazardous materials, and management techniques. 3 additional caregiver files did not contain training records for the evaluation period evaluated, 12/20-11/21. THIS IS A RECITE.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver had 17 of the required 30 training hours for the previous training year of 12/20 to 11/21. Topics missing include medication administration, hazardous materials, and management techniques. 3 additional caregiver files did not contain training records for the evaluation period evaluated, 12/20-11/21. THIS IS A RECITE.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 14 children present in care: One 8 mos Four 18 mons Three 2 year olds Two 4 year olds Two 5 year olds Provider's children: One 9 year old One 11 year old NOTE: A family member left with the provider's children for the day.
HHSC 747.1803 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home with 2 Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Safety & premises
1 out of 2 highchairs did not have a safety strap.
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Records & paperwork
The most recent inspection report was not posted. The last inspection report was dated 11/2018.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Safety & premises
An evacuation diagram was not posted or available for review.
HHSC 747.5007 — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Records & paperwork
A child, age 5 years old, was present without an enrollment file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Records & paperwork
Three of five children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Illness & medication
One out of five child files evaluated did not have immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Safety & premises
One out of five child files reviewed did not have an address provided for the listed emergency contact person.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Other Serious
One out of five child files reviewed did not have listed authorize release information on the enrollment form.
HHSC 747.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have record that monthly fire drills, shelter in place and lock down drills have been conducted for the current year.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Staff background & training
4 out of 5 caregiver files were evaluated and did not contain training records for the evaluation period evaluated, 12/20-11/21.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 14 children present in care: One 8 mos Four 18 mons Three 2 year olds Two 4 year olds Two 5 year olds Provider's children: One 9 year old One 11 year old NOTE: A family member left with the provider's children for the day.
HHSC 747.1803 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home with 2 Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Safety & premises
1 out of 2 highchairs did not have a safety strap.
HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Records & paperwork
The most recent inspection report was not posted. The last inspection report was dated 11/2018.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Safety & premises
An evacuation diagram was not posted or available for review.
HHSC 747.5007 — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Records & paperwork
A child, age 5 years old, was present without an enrollment file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Records & paperwork
Three of five children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Illness & medication
One out of five child files evaluated did not have immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Safety & premises
One out of five child files reviewed did not have an address provided for the listed emergency contact person.
HHSC 747.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Other Serious
One out of five child files reviewed did not have listed authorize release information on the enrollment form.
HHSC 747.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have record that monthly fire drills, shelter in place and lock down drills have been conducted for the current year.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Staff background & training
4 out of 5 caregiver files were evaluated and did not contain training records for the evaluation period evaluated, 12/20-11/21.
HHSC 747.901(5) — Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 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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Sep 30, 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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