Kids R Us Academy
9385 RICHMOND AVE, Houston, TX 77063 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 65
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Beena Irshad
- Phone
- (713) 784-2379
- Regulated since
- Feb 2, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 902228 · number 1342386
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 19 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (5), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 25 | 13 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (10) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (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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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child under 5 was observed going to the bathroom outside of their classroom, down the hall, unescorted, unattended, and without supervision.
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 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Other Serious
There was a mop bucket full of water in the kitchen area accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Nine children with one caregiver were out of control; screaming, running, jumping, arguing, and trying to leaving classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Other Serious
Caregiver could not give the correct number of children she was caring for in the classroom, insteade gave the number of children in total care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver was in the kitchen cooking lunch for up to an hour while not having direct supervision for 3 children in her care.
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 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three children under 5 years old on three different occasions went to the restrooms by themselves without direct caregiver supervision.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-21. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Other
Children were observed not following any sort of planned activities.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was an uncovered trashcan and up to 5 large flies were observed during inspection, The flies were in the general classroom areas.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Other
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Jul 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Operational policies handbook was missing the following: Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) Instructions on how a parent may access the Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and HHSC website. Your emergency preparedness plan You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Other
First aide materials were dirty and expired, crumbling out of packaging.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The emergency preparedness plan does not address the following: how the operation will : How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Safety & premises
Three students were missing emergency contact addresses.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Records & paperwork
Two students were missing health statements from medical professionals.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Safety & premises
Two children have diagnosed allergies but there is not a Food emergency form on file signed by a medical professional.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregiver gave incorrect head count of 9 children, there were 10 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for 10 children 4 of wich were under 17 months old.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Other Serious
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Sep 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Cribs were not labeled with infants name.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-15. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Other
Sanitation inspection was not current.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-15. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Sand box enclosure has rotting boards. and the walkway ramp from indoor is rocking and insecure.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Other
Monthly maintenance grounds checklist was not available/current.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-15. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Illness & medication
Two children were missing copies of their current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 6, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The special needs information was still missing for 1 child's file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 30, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
As of today September 30th, 2024 the operation has not submitted the following missing information for 4 children's files: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain current CPR and First Aid Training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The documentation provided for review of the centers operational policies did not contain the following information: - The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The criteria used to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play - Instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards online and the HHS website - Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations - Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver placed an infant in their crib and walked out of the classroom with the drop gate down to the crib. Note: Another caregiver lifed and closed the drop gate during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(c) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
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Safety & premises
Observed a green and orange baby walker in the infant room equipped with wheels. Note: The provider removed the wheels from the baby walker during the inspection
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
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Other
Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant during the inspection. Note: The provider obtained the signed feeding instructions from the parent during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Observed cleaning supplies stored under the sink in the infant room. The cabinet to the sink was not locked. Note: The provider removed the cleaning supplies from the cabinet during the inspection.
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 2024-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn and cannot be properly sanitized. Note: The provider replaced the changing mat during the inspection with a new one.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
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Illness & medication
Observed expired medication that has not been disposed of or given back to the parents.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Food & allergies
The first aid kit in the van did not contain a thermometer. Note: The provider put a thermometer in the first aid kit during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(7) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
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Other
The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit to the van were expired. Note: The provider disposed of the expired wipes and replaced them with new antiseptic wipes during inspection.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
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Other
A current list of employees was not posted during the inspection. Note: The provider printed and posted the employee list during the 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 2024-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The emergency preparedness plan does not address how the operation will continue caring for children until they are released
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Safety & premises
A fire extinguisher was not mounted in the 3 year old classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5305 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Safety & premises
The indicator was in the empty range and has not been serviced as required by the manufacturers instructions. Note: The fire extinguisher was removed from the van and new one was installed.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-09.
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Safety & premises
6 children's files were evaluated and were missing the following information: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
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Other
2 out of 6 children's files evaluated were missing a completed health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Staff background & training
The personnel files for employees was reviewed and were missing the following information: - Employment Start Dates for 2 employees (1 was provided during inspection) - Pre-Employment Affidavit for 1 employee - Notarized Employment Affidavit for 3 employees - HS Diploma or Equivalent for 3 employees - Photo ID for 1 employee
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
2 bottles were not properly labeled in the infants classroom.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Other
The first aid kit contained expired alcohol wipes.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-11.
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Other
The children's nap cots are not properly labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Safety & premises
A wooden playhouse in the outdoor play area contains missing panels and cracked pieces of plastic.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
1 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not have an authorization for emergency medical care.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-09-25.
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Other
2 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-10-18.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Based upon the information obtained, minor injuries to children are not being reported to parents.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director has not completed the full 30 hours of required annual trainings. A review period was evaluated between September 7th, 2021 to September 7th 2022. An additional 25 hours is needed.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Staff background & training
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May 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Bottles were observed not labeled with the infants first name and first intial of infant's last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labelig the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
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Other
There were no infant feeding instruction sheets available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Other
There were no activity plans posted or available for review for each age group during inspection.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Safety & premises
There were no monthly/daily play space/equipment checklist to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Safety & premises
There was no fire drill documented for the month of August during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and documented for the month of September.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-29.
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Food & allergies
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Aug 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a2nd follow up inspection a child was observed walking out of the classroom. The caregiver was not aware the child had walked out and I had to tell her.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-31.
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Other Serious
During a 2nd follow up inspection a 2 year old child was in a restrictive device. When asked why the child was in the chair the caregiver replied the child was in timeout because he had hit someone.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-05-31.
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Other
A 2 year old was observed in a high chair and was not strapped in. The caregiver removed the child from the chair.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The caregiver in charge of the toddler class did not have a cleared background check. Note: The caregiver left the operation when the director told her she could not be there.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-05.
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Other Serious
During a follow up visit the caregiver in the toddler class stated there were 7 children, but there were 8 children. The caregiver also did not know the ages of the children.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a follow up inspection a child was observed walking out of the toddler classroom. The caregiver was not aware the child had walked out. Children were also observed going to the restroom unsupervised while they were on the playground.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other
During a follow up inspection children in the toddler class were observed to be out of control. The children were seen running and walking to the door. The caregiver in charge could not get the children to stay seated.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Safety & premises
Three cribs in the infant room did not have tight fitting sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other Serious
During the follow up inspection the Director was heard yelling at a child. The director was also observed grabbing a child by the arm that walked away from the rest of the class during an activity.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-05. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child was observed coming out of the restroom without washing his hands. Note: The children later washed their hands after coming in from outside and before lunch.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
A chair was observed in front of the exit door to the playground. Note: The Director moved the chair from in front of the door and placed it in a classroom.
HHSC 746.5209(c) — No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On 3/25/22 children were not being supervised appropriately.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
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Other
On 3/25/22 the caregiver was unable to keep children under control in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
On 3/25/22 there were small toys that are a choking hazard in the infant room accessible to mobile infants.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
On 3/25/22 there was an infant sleeping in a restrictive device a bouncer and was never removed out of the bouncer to be placed in the crib.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
On 3/25/22 inappropriate discipline as observed. A caregiver aggressively pulled a child?s arm towards her and flicked the child on the wrist.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
On 3/25/22 the diaper changing area was in the eating area.
HHSC 746.3503(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
On 3/25/22 there were cleaning supplies within the children?s reach. There were more than one bookshelf inappropriately positioned. Children were placed for nap time under tables directly behind the door, children could potentially get hurt if someone opened the door. There were boxes stacked on tables , the floor and bookshelves accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation high chairs were being used for timeout.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during the investigation caregivers were yelling at children.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Other Serious
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Sep 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.