Trinity Advance Learning Center
2005 LAWNDALE AVE, Victoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 107
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Priscilla Gildon
- Phone
- (361) 412-1304
- Regulated since
- Nov 5, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1377173 · number 1721089
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (3) |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Food & allergies (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 29 | 9 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (3), Other (7) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Other Serious
One infant was observed in a restrictive device for 17 minutes.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant. Note: This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after their diaper was changed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing table after changing an infant.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the course of an DFPS investigation, it was determined that multiple caregivers did not demonstrate self-control which resulted in caregivers engaging in physical altercations in front of children. The caregivers involved in the altercation also used foul language in front of the children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Other Serious
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
One out of ten children files lacked current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten employees files lacked the pre employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jul 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
An 11 month old was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket. NOTE: The blanket was removed at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Safety & premises
An 3 month old infant was observed in a bouncer that was placed in a crib.
HHSC 746.4601(2) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted in August of 2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of seven personnel files lacked the required 6 topics.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child under two years old was observed watching television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
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Other
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Jul 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred when a child exited the operation and was observed walking by himself next to a busy intersection. The operation was unaware that he had left his group or the facility until they were notified by an individual who found the child.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation staff failed to ensure that they communicated that a child was being moved from one classroom group to another, resulting in a child's absence from the program being overlooked by staff.
HHSC 746.1203(10) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-04. Correction verified 2023-10-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children in the 18 month- 24 month room were sitting in high chairs watching a tablet while the caregiver changed diapers. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver turned the screen around so children would just be able to listen and not watch the screen.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
A caregiver exercised poor judgement when they failed to seek assistance or notify the parent when an infant in care refused to consume any bottles for an eight-hour period.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Food & allergies
A 5-month-old infant physical needs were not meet when the infant did not consume a bottle in an eight-hour period.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding instructions were not followed when a caregiver feed a 5 month old infant baby food and also allowing a baby to go 8 hours without a bottle.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Records & paperwork
An infant daily report was not shared to a parent at the end of the day.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver lacked 9 hours of professional development.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-03.
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Staff background & training
The director lacked 10.5 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-06.
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Staff background & training
Nine out of eleven personnel files checked had CPR completed online. CPR must be completed in person .
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Staff background & training
The Director lacked current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-02. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two classrooms had cleaning supplies accessible 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 2022-12-21.
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Safety & premises
On the playground there are nails sticking out of the wood. The playground has wood that has rooted away and has sharp edges. In one classroom there was a bucket of water accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-21. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Records & paperwork
Four out ten of files children files lacked the physician statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Illness & medication
Two out of ten children files lacked current and up to date immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2023-01-12.
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Safety & premises
Two out of ten children files were lacking emergency contact address and telephones numbers.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver at the operation did not have the correct background check to be left alone with children unsupervised or be counted in ratio.
HHSC HRC42.056(g) - BGC-persons cannot provide direct care/have d — HRC42.056(g) - BGC-persons cannot provide direct care/have direct access to children without all required background checks unless they meet certain criteria.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-21. Correction verified 2023-01-03.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccines for employees. Note: This was corrected when information regarding vaccines for employees was added to the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(28) — Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/30/2021. Note: The fire inspection was scheduled during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on evidence gathered, some parents are not allowed inside of their child's classroom to observe their child. They have been told they have to remain in the foyer area and are not allowed in the classrooms.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Records & paperwork
Based on observations and interviews conducted, infant parents are not provided with an infant daily report each day.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Discipline & child guidance
A caregiver admitted to making school age children sit in time out for five to fifteen minutes at a time.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information gathered, caregivers have grabbed children as a form of punishment and tell children to fight each other.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Other Serious
Based on information gathered, caregivers have yelled at children as a form of punishment.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Other Serious
A caregiver admitted to withholding active play for children who continued to misbehave while inside.
HHSC 746.2805(9) — Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-30. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
School age children were observed going to the bathroom, which is located outside of the classroom unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-23. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Operation allowed two people to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
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 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The school age children and infant 12m-17m old room were observed with an hour waiting period before any activities were completed.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(4) — Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Other
An infant classroom is being used as a passageway for older children to get to their room.
HHSC 746.2403(6) — Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Safety & premises
Two infants were observed in a high chair and a bumbo. Safety straps were not used.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Other Serious
Infants were observed in a high chair for approximately one hour.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to notify licensing of a change of space for infants.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Other
A rock-n-play was observed in the 12m-17m old room. Note: This was corrected when the rock-n-play was removed from the room.
HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Other
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Jun 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Child/caregiver ratio was not maintained as staff were observed walking out of the classroom, leaving the other caregiver out of ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Records & paperwork
Infant daily reports are not being completed for the 12m-17 month old room.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-15. Correction verified 2022-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant monthly feeding schedules were observed not being updated for the month.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-09. Correction verified 2022-03-07.
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Other
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