Kids Are Angels Learning Center
342 WHITEWOOD ST, San Antonio, TX 78242 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Esther Guevara
- Phone
- (210) 570-5437
- Regulated since
- Aug 12, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1234860 · number 1617776
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 13 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation left a 3yr old child on the playground for two 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 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation staff failed to demonstrate good judgement when caregivers on the playground failed to ensure that children?s shoes were kept on, or put back on after being removed, while being outdoors resulting in one child burning the bottom of their feet and sustaining second degree burns.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Safety & premises
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined the play equipment on the infant playground did not have the required 6 feet diameter between equipment and fall zones.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
7 out of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have signed parent rights form on file.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed and pulled a child by the arms to get the child to go back inside because the child refused to leave the playground.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
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Other Serious
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Feb 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence gathered, a caregiver used prohibited punishment when they grabbed and pulled a child by the arms to take the child into the front office because the child did not follow directions.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Illness & medication
Based on the evidence gathered, a child with known special care needs and medication requirements did not have a special care needs statement in their admissions file to inform staff how they can best support the child.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-27.
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Other Serious
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Several gallon jugs of bleach were observed in the children's restroom and accessible to children. This was corrected when it was addressed with the person in charge and the bottles were removed from the restroom.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the evidence gathered, infant caregivers did not follow written feeding instructions from the parent of an 8-month-old, between the following dates: 9/18/24 through 9/30/24.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-03. Correction verified 2024-12-11.
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Other
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Sep 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed alone in a classroom with 6 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected when a second caregiver returned to the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence found, a caregiver used forms of inappropriate discipline. The caregiver "tapped" a toddler on the hand to physically redirect them from hitting another child. The caregiver also "tapped" their hand on another toddler's mouth when physically redirecting the child from biting.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A check of the outdoor play space prior to use was not properly conducted as there was debris observed on the playground where toddlers were playing.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver who has been employed over 90 days does not have current CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was observed transporting school age children for a field trip without current training in transportation safety. This was corrected when the caregiver completed transportation safety training prior to transporting the children back to the operation.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During inspection, a caregiver was heard telling her biological child who is also enrolled in care that she would spank him if he didn't behave.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning solutions were observed stored under a sink in the young toddlers room without a child safety lock. This was corrected when the caregiver removed all cleaning solutions and other toxic chemicals from under the sink.
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 2024-07-18.
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Safety & premises
No information was observed posted in the classrooms or kitchen for one child with a diagnosed food allergy requiring a food allergy emergency plan. This was corrected when staff printed and posted the child's name and allergy information in classrooms and kitchen.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-18.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on the evidence gathered, the director confirmed she was aware of the minimum standard requirement to notify Child Care Regulation of a child injury that requires medical treatment however the director stated she did not report the infant's injury.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Safety & premises
Based on evidence gathered, a caregiver did not use the safety straps on a highchair to secure an infant in the highchair which resulted in the infant falling from the highchair and injuring their head on the floor.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on evidence gathered, the operation did not report a child injury requiring medical treatment to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed using a spray bottle of water and soap to wash a three years old's hands inside the classroom.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Safety & premises
A child with a diagnosed allergy and prescribed epi-pen did not have a signed allergy emergency plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Spray bottles containing cleaning liquids were observed accessible to the children in the two year old classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the spray bottles were removed to a higher location.
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 2023-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not receive a fire inspection within the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic safety alarm installed in the two vehicles used to transport the children in care is still not functioning.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A shed located in the playground containing hazards still did not have a lock. Children's over the counter medication was observed not accessible to the children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of the three staff records reviewed during inspection did not contain SIDS, Baby Shaken Syndrome and Brain development trainings. One out of three staff files reviewed during inspection did not contain Administering medication. Note: SIDS training was corrected at inspection as it was completed during inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-23. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Other
A caregiver was observed not using positive interaction with a three year old in care by sitting the child down forcefully and using harsh tones when instructing the child on what to do.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(A) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were observed accessible to the children in care.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Illness & medication
A shed located in the playground containing hazards did not have a lock. Children's over the counter medication was observed accessible to the children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Safety & premises
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram were not observed posted in three classrooms during inspection.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic safety alarm installed in the two vehicles used to transport the children in care were observed not functioning.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Three loose-cap bottles of clorox bleach were accessible to children in their restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bottles from the children's restroom.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-18.
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Other
Two children are still missing health statements.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-11. Correction verified 2021-11-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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