Fountain Plaza Child Incorporated
825 E 53RD 1/2 ST, Austin, TX 78751 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-03:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ramona Blanchard
- Phone
- (512) 451-7361
- Regulated since
- Feb 23, 1992
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 121870 · number 409687- 1086
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 9, 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 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 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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May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 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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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There is a violation of this standard, as non-positive methods of redirection and discipline were observed to handle challenging behaviors.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There is a violation of this standard, as non-positive methods of redirection and discipline were observed to handle challenging behaviors.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-12. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children toothbrushes were touching each other during storage. Also, were accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3321(a)(3) — Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/13/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-26. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children toothbrushes were touching each other during storage. Also, were accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3321(a)(3) — Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-12. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not maintained the annual fire inspection as required. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/13/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-26. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 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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Sep 25, 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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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is a violation to this standard, as a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for 3 minutes.
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 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There is a violation to this standard, as a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for 3 minutes.
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 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Child Care Regulation was not notified of a change to the director position within the required 5 days.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Child Care Regulation was not notified of a change to the director position within the required 5 days.
HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-20. Correction verified 2025-08-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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May 21, 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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May 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child exited the property and entered the street unsupervised.
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 2025-08-19. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
A door that did not latch into place when closed remained unrepaired and contributed to a supervision incident.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-19. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child exited the property and entered the street unsupervised.
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 2025-08-19. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
A door that did not latch into place when closed remained unrepaired and contributed to a supervision incident.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-19. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 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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Jan 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 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 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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Oct 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 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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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children's files did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child s physician or an emergency-care facility.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Safety & premises
Two children's admission paperwork did not include a name, address, and telephone number of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Illness & medication
Three children did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Records & paperwork
Two staff personnel records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum education requirements, specifically, a GED/High School diploma or transcript.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver did not have a complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other Serious
One caregiver hired after 9/1/23 did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children's files did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child s physician or an emergency-care facility.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Safety & premises
Two children's admission paperwork did not include a name, address, and telephone number of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Illness & medication
Three children did not have current immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-29. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Records & paperwork
Two staff personnel records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum education requirements, specifically, a GED/High School diploma or transcript.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver did not have a complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other Serious
One caregiver hired after 9/1/23 did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-14. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Safety & premises
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May 2, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee was missing documentation showing orientation was completed.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 2, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee was missing documentation showing orientation was completed.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 20, 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 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation permitted a person to be in direct care of the children before receiving an eligiblity letter. NOTE: The background check was submitted during the inspection and the caregiver was sent home.
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 2022-05-11. Correction verified 2022-05-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation permitted a person to be in direct care of the children before receiving an eligiblity letter. NOTE: The background check was submitted during the inspection and the caregiver was sent home.
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 2022-05-11. Correction verified 2022-05-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 30, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A video tape was reviewed of 9/29/2021 incident. There were fourteen 3yo-5yo observed in care. A child was observed left in the classroom bathroom unattended and in the classroom for 2 minutes. The caregivers had taken thirteen children outside to the playground without the child while in the bathroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-01. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 30, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A video tape was reviewed of 9/29/2021 incident. There were fourteen 3yo-5yo observed in care. A child was observed left in the classroom bathroom unattended and in the classroom for 2 minutes. The caregivers had taken thirteen children outside to the playground without the child while in the bathroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-01. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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