Ester Tyler-aikens
1537 ZEBRA FINCH DR, Little Elm, TX 75068 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Phone
- (469) 481-6513
- Regulated since
- Dec 14, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1360173 · number 1710666
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 44 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (8), Illness & medication (8), Supervision & ratios (20), Staff background & training (8) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection, one child's health statement was not available in the file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-29. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
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Other
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection, one child's health statement was not available in the file.
HHSC 747.611(b) — Health Statement on File
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-29. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver was missing training in emergency preparedness.
HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Other
One child with special care needs didn't have an accommodation plan available during the inspection.
HHSC 747.2107(1) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2025-12-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver was missing training in emergency preparedness.
HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Other
One child with special care needs didn't have an accommodation plan available during the inspection.
HHSC 747.2107(1) — Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2025-12-29.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child lacked a health statement.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-10. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child lacked a health statement.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-10. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver was missing four hours of the annual training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
HHSC 747.1309(e)(1) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-02-05.
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Records & paperwork
Two children lacked health statements at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver was missing four hours of the annual training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
HHSC 747.1309(e)(1) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-02-05.
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Records & paperwork
Two children lacked health statements at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05.
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Other
A statement of health from a local veterinarian for two dos present at the home was not made available for licensing
HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Safety & premises
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05.
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Other
A statement of health from a local veterinarian for two dos present at the home was not made available for licensing
HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-03.
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Safety & premises
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The consumer product safety recall form had not been updated annually. The last update was on 09/10/2022. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation re-certified their form and ensured the home has no recalled items.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-27.
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Safety & premises
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The consumer product safety recall form had not been updated annually. The last update was on 09/10/2022. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation re-certified their form and ensured the home has no recalled items.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-27.
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Safety & premises
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A health statement is not on record for one child enrolled in care.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-26.
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Illness & medication
Upon reviewing children's records, two children did not have updated immunizations.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-26.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A health statement is not on record for one child enrolled in care.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-26.
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Illness & medication
Upon reviewing children's records, two children did not have updated immunizations.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation has two medications present at the operation with no medication authorization forms.
HHSC 747.3603(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Illness & medication
The operation has expire medication on file for a child with known food allergies.
HHSC 747.3609 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has two household pets that do not have statements of health.
HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operation has two medications present at the operation with no medication authorization forms.
HHSC 747.3603(a)(1) — Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Illness & medication
The operation has expire medication on file for a child with known food allergies.
HHSC 747.3609 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has two household pets that do not have statements of health.
HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A household member was present in the home during operational hours.
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 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
A household member does not have orientation.
HHSC 747.1401(a)(2) — Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A household member was present in the home during operational hours.
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 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
A household member does not have orientation.
HHSC 747.1401(a)(2) — Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver has 24 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training. The primary caregiver does not have the following annual required trainings: emergency preparedness, administering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver does not have a current CPR/First Aid.
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Illness & medication Serious
The operation has a child in care with documentation of known food allergy. The operation did not use good judgment by not having listed medications on file at the operation.
HHSC 747.1501(c)(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children throughout the restroom children use while in care.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed being served food multiple times during inspection before washing their hands.
HHSC 747.3211(1) — Caregiver Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed not washing their hands after toileting. The primary caregiver was observed not washing their hands following diapering.
HHSC 747.3213(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation was observed using absorbent sheet for diaper changing.
HHSC 747.3303(a)(1) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations firearm and was observed to be in a firearm and ammunition in a bag under the table during inspection.
HHSC 747.3505(a) — Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has a dog in the home and has a dog mentioned in the operations policies but does not have a file for the dog at the operation.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a completed first aid kit. CI: The primary caregiver gathered items from throughout the home during inspection.
HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations emergency preparedness plan is not complete.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations polies are missing the following (1), (8), (9), and (10).
HHSC 747.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Illness & medication
Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver has 24 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training. The primary caregiver does not have the following annual required trainings: emergency preparedness, administering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver does not have a current CPR/First Aid.
HHSC 747.1313(b) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-20. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Illness & medication Serious
The operation has a child in care with documentation of known food allergy. The operation did not use good judgment by not having listed medications on file at the operation.
HHSC 747.1501(c)(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children throughout the restroom children use while in care.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed being served food multiple times during inspection before washing their hands.
HHSC 747.3211(1) — Caregiver Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were observed not washing their hands after toileting. The primary caregiver was observed not washing their hands following diapering.
HHSC 747.3213(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation was observed using absorbent sheet for diaper changing.
HHSC 747.3303(a)(1) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations firearm and was observed to be in a firearm and ammunition in a bag under the table during inspection.
HHSC 747.3505(a) — Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has a dog in the home and has a dog mentioned in the operations policies but does not have a file for the dog at the operation.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a completed first aid kit. CI: The primary caregiver gathered items from throughout the home during inspection.
HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations emergency preparedness plan is not complete.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations polies are missing the following (1), (8), (9), and (10).
HHSC 747.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Illness & medication
Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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