International Preschool LLC Dba Little Academy
15015 FALL CREEK PRESERVE DR, Humble, TX 77396 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 152
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ericka Woodard
- Phone
- (281) 459-3378
- Regulated since
- Oct 11, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1270607 · number 1647429
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 56 | 32 | Cleanliness & sanitation (12), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (12), Records & paperwork (5), Other (12) |
| 2024 | 12 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Corrective action in effect (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The conditions of the probation were evaluated and compliance was not met. Condition 1:A meeting discussing the probation was not held during orientation for two staff. Condition 4: The weekly evaluations are not being conducted weekly. Evaluations were not conducted for the week of 7/20/26.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Other
The First Aid Kits on the buses did not have one or more of the following items: Tweezers and scissors.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Other
The antiseptic wipes in a First Kit on one bus were expired. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguishers on the buses have not been serviced since April 2025.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 12 month old infant was combined with a group of children where the oldest child was 3 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-09-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The Emergency Prepardness Plan does not state how children will under the age of 2 with limited mobility will be evacuated.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operation failed to maintain it's good standing with the Texas Comptroller and Secretary of State by not paying the required franchise tax fees.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Staff background & training
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The director did not receive training in the following topics for the February 2024-February 2025 training year: understanding building and physical premises safety, and food allergies.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Other Serious
Pieces of the unitary surfacing on both playgrounds is missing pieces and has cracks.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to maintain it's good standing with the Texas Comptroller and Secretary of State by not paying the required franchise tax fees.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-30.
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Staff background & training
As of 12/3/25 documentation of compliance has not been received. The director did not receive any training hours on serving children with special care needs for the February 2024-February 2025 training year. This deficiency is being recited.
HHSC 746.1311(b) — Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-30.
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Staff background & training
As of 12/3/25 verification the required trainings were completed has not been received. The director did not receive training in the following topics for the February 2024-February 2025 training year: understanding building and physical premises safety, and food allergies. This deficiency is being recited.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not receive any training hours on serving children with special care needs for the February 2024-February 2025 training year.
HHSC 746.1311(b) — Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Staff background & training
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the February 2024-February 2025 training year: emergency preparedness, administering medications, understanding building and physical premises safety, food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Staff background & training
The director did not receive six clock hours of training in management techniques, leadership or staff supervision for the February 2024-February 2025 training year.
HHSC 746.1311(f)(1) — Director Annual Training - Less than 5 years experience
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The person in charge did not have access to personnel records.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Both buses need to be cleaned out; they are littered with trash and debris.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher in one bus is not secured.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
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Staff background & training
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The training hours for the director's previous training year were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-10-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The foreign education documents for two staff has not been translated into English to verify the education received is the equivalent to a United States high school diploma.
HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Records & paperwork Serious
The permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with Minimum Standards, rules and laws. This is based on the number of deficiencies the center has received during today's monitoring and the recent investigations.
HHSC 746.113(a) — Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver completed CPR training online. The on-line course does not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Caregivers are not washing their hands after the removal of disposable gloves.
HHSC 746.3415(13) — Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Caregivers are not washing their hands after wiping children's noses.
HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Children are not washing their hands before eating meals.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Children's hands are not being washed after diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Illness & medication Serious
The full name of the employee administering meducation is not being documented,
HHSC 746.3805(c)(4) — Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-30.
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Other
Letters from the most recent investigations were not posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Illness & medication
Ten children's records were evaluated and the following information was mising: 1. One lacked the date of admission 2. Two lacked the address of the emergency contact 3. Four lacked the updated information regarding water activities 4. Four lacked the updated information regarding special needs 5. One was behind with immunizations 6. Two lacked an immunization record 7. One lacked the parents' address 8. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor 9. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
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Supervision & ratios
Three children who have been enrolled for over a year do not have a health statement from a health care professional on file.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Other Serious
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The center is not keeping accurate sign in and out documentation for each child attending the center. There are no initials of the person signing the child in and out daily.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-30.
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Records & paperwork
The Consumer Product Certification form is not being completed annually.
HHSC 746.801(18) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2025-12-30.
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Staff background & training
The personnel file and training certificates of the director were not available for review and training certificates for one caregiver were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Records & paperwork
Of the seven personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Three lacked a hire date 2. One lacked a notarized affidavit
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Other
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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The center has not developed written activity plans for each age group of children.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Illness & medication Serious
A caregiver's purse that contained medications was sitting on the desk, accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Other
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Sep 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two staff have not completed an orientation to the child care center.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
Three staff have not completed the required pre-service training hours within the required time frames. Staff A completed 17 clock hours of pre-service training. Staff B completed 20 clock hours of pre-service training. Staff C completed 11 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Other Serious
Active play is being withheld from children who misbehave in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2805(9) — Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The center has not developed written activity plans for each age group of children.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance wad not met. This deficiency is being recited. One child's food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Other
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Aug 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A bottle of bleach/water solution was accesibble to children.
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 2025-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Children were not directed by staff to wash their hands prior to eating snack.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-19. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Safety & premises
Documentation of safety drills was not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were 6 children ages 13 months to 2 years old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for 5 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-19. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Other
The center has not developed written activity plans for each age group of children being cared for.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's food allergy plan has not been signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A child was told they would not recieve ice cream if they continued to misbehave.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Caregivers did not wash their hands prior to serving children breakfast.
HHSC 746.3415(1) — Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Children were not directed by staff to wash their hands prior to eating breakfast.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The diaper changing surface in one classroom has tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard was evaluated and compliance was not met. Expired food was found in the pantry. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-15.
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Other Serious
The center is not keeping accurate sign in and out documentation for each child attending the center. There are no initials of the person signing the child in and out daily.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-11. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The center did not notify that Child Care Regulation that it is now offering water activities.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-25.
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Other Serious
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Jul 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Staff are using the same towels throughout the day to clean the diaper changing table, tables and high chairs and are not being washed until the end of the week.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The parent handbook does not include an open door policy.
HHSC 746.521(1) — Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The First Aid Kits on the buses were missing thermometers.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-26. Correction verified 2025-06-05.
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Other
A current list of employees was not posted. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-23.
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Illness & medication
Of the 10 children records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. All 10 records lacked the required information regarding special needs. 2. All 10 records lacked information regarding water activities. 3. One lacked the address of the emergency contact. 4. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility. 5. One was behind with required immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-07-08. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Food & allergies
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May 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A sign in/out log showing the arrival and departure of school-age children throughout the day is not being kept. Also, the parent or caregiver's initial is not being documented when children are being signed in and out on the hand-written logs.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-17. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Records & paperwork
A record of attendance is not being kept for all staff.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Other Serious
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection it was observed than an infant was sleeping in a swing which is considered a restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Other Serious
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the inspection it was observed that the daily schedule stated that the children eat at 8:30am and they were not served food until 9:40am.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
During the follow-up it was observed that in one of the toddler classrooms there were no toys on low shelving to allow the children access without adult supervision and in the other toddler classroom there were some toys on low shelves, however the caregiver was deciding what toys they would be playing with as a group rather than allowing the children a choice.
HHSC 746.2505(3) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Food & allergies
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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection it was observed that 18 children were present with 1 caregiver in a classroom that had a specified age of 3 years old. This classroom was over ratio by 3 children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-29. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based upon information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver physically abused a child by grabbing the child several times by the arm causing bruises.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm several times.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on the information received during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not use soap and water to wash their hands after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Illness & medication
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director did not have transportation training available for review.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
2 out of 6 children with a diagnosed food allergy did not have their food allergy emergency plan available for review. 2 out of 6 children had a allergy form on file but it was documented on the admission form they did not have a food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios
2 out of 6 children files did not have the required physician health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-04-30. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had a Director in over 30 days.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
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Food & allergies Serious
There was infant with a bottle near their mouth during nap.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is evidence to suggest that supervision is deficient.
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 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There was a diaper station that had diaper wipes within reach of children on the equipment. There was a diaper changing station that had various materials covering the surface. Note: corrected when sttaff cleared thhe station.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-15.
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Other Serious
There were 4 children files that did not have the Special Needs section filled out.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The center did have mats that were torn during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The CPR available for the director was completed via an online course International CPR Institute Inc.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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