Kings Kids Academy
3511 COUNTRY CLUB RD N, Irving, TX 75062 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Felicia Akpunku
- Phone
- (972) 255-7181
- Regulated since
- Mar 10, 1999
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 156502 · number 537667
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (8), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | Safety & premises (6), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Upon my arrival at the operation at 7:55 am. There were three caregivers and children present, but no one oversaw the operation or was put in charge while the director was not present at the operation. The administrative director arrived at 8:33 am and stated they oversaw the operation and was in charge when the director was not present.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-25.
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Other
During the visit, the television was on while one child was eating breakfast and the other children were watching the television. The caregiver turned the television off during the visit.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
During the visit, the operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist avaiable for review.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Supervision & ratios
During the visit, the operation did not have at least 6 inches of loose fill installed on the playground under the structure and exit areas of the slide and equipment.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-01. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has two vehicles used to transport children that did not have an electronic safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Upon my arrival at the operation at 7:55 am. There were three caregivers and children present, but no one oversaw the operation or was put in charge while the director was not present at the operation. The administrative director arrived at 8:33 am and stated they oversaw the operation and was in charge when the director was not present.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-25.
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Other
During the visit, the television was on while one child was eating breakfast and the other children were watching the television. The caregiver turned the television off during the visit.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
During the visit, the operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist avaiable for review.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Supervision & ratios
During the visit, the operation did not have at least 6 inches of loose fill installed on the playground under the structure and exit areas of the slide and equipment.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-01. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has two vehicles used to transport children that did not have an electronic safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation playground did not have at least 6 inches of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Records & paperwork
9 out of 10 children did not have a health statement from their physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
6 out of 10 children did not have the authorization for medical emergency attention filled out in their files.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation playground did not have at least 6 inches of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Records & paperwork
9 out of 10 children did not have a health statement from their physician.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
6 out of 10 children did not have the authorization for medical emergency attention filled out in their files.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was sitting in the doorway supervising two classes during naptime and could not see all of the children at once. Caregiver could not tell me what the children in her obstructed view were doing.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-25. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was sitting in the doorway supervising two classes during naptime and could not see all of the children at once. Caregiver could not tell me what the children in her obstructed view were doing.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-25. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The center did not have adequate certification of annual training. All 30 hours of training is on one certificate scheduled for one day.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have updated written feeding instructions for two infant that are currently on the bottle.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The center did not have adequate certification of annual training. All 30 hours of training is on one certificate scheduled for one day.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have updated written feeding instructions for two infant that are currently on the bottle.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-11. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Upon arrival no one was left in charge in the director's absence. This was corrected at inspection by the director arriving to the operation.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-22.
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Other
The CPSC recall form was dated 10/25/2019. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-22.
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Other
Two children in care did not have health statements on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Upon arrival no one was left in charge in the director's absence. This was corrected at inspection by the director arriving to the operation.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-22.
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Other
The CPSC recall form was dated 10/25/2019. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-22.
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Other
Two children in care did not have health statements on file.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have documentation to show the ages of the children in the toddler classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was unable to provide records of a child.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have documentation to show the ages of the children in the toddler classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was unable to provide records of a child.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver threatened a child in care with corporal punishment and pushed another child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver threatened a child in care with corporal punishment and pushed another child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-02-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There are infant feeding instructions but there is no date provided to ensure when it was provided along with lacking a signature from the parent.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills are to be conducted monthly. The most recent fire drill was conducted in February.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon review of children's records, a child's records observed to not have emergency medical information available.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Safety & premises
Upon review of children's records, three children files did not have an emergency contact address stated on record.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There are infant feeding instructions but there is no date provided to ensure when it was provided along with lacking a signature from the parent.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Safety & premises
Fire drills are to be conducted monthly. The most recent fire drill was conducted in February.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon review of children's records, a child's records observed to not have emergency medical information available.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Safety & premises
Upon review of children's records, three children files did not have an emergency contact address stated on record.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Other
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