Kids Palace Learning Center
1001 METKER ST, Irving, TX 75062 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lisa Gordon
- Phone
- (972) 252-4222
- Regulated since
- Feb 2, 2005
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 264561 · number 845662
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (6), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 34 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (2), Other (14) |
| 2023 | 12 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 40 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (10), Other (10) |
| 2021 | 14 | 4 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (6) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 6, 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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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child'd files was missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child'd files was missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
I saw the infant caregiver be on their personal cell phone while a child was sitting on their lap. The caregiver then got off their phone and put it away.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Staff background & training
Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
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Other
The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-28.
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Safety & premises
1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
In the operation policies it was missing the transportation section. Also, It was missing the unassigned epinepherine auto injector section and parent rights. It was missing more detail for physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
Three children files were missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Records & paperwork
2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.
HHSC 746.901(3) — Required Personnel Records - TB Test
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
I saw the infant caregiver be on their personal cell phone while a child was sitting on their lap. The caregiver then got off their phone and put it away.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Staff background & training
Two staff members were missing their orientation and pre employment affidavits.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-07-29.
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Other
The infant caregiver had the tv on for 5 children under 2 years old.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-28.
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Safety & premises
1 infant child did not have a labeled crib.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
In the operation policies it was missing the transportation section. Also, It was missing the unassigned epinepherine auto injector section and parent rights. It was missing more detail for physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
Three children files were missing a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Records & paperwork
2 staff members were missing their tuberculosis test.
HHSC 746.901(3) — Required Personnel Records - TB Test
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-11. Correction verified 2025-08-11.
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Other
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Feb 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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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 3 month old infant was swaddled to sleep in crib.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-07. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, there were four infants that were not buckled in their chairs that were connected to the table. The ages of the children were 16 and 17 months. The caregiver buckled the four infants chairs upon request during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver CPR training was completed on line.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, there were four infants that were not buckled in their chairs that were connected to the table. The ages of the children were 16 and 17 months. The caregiver buckled the four infants chairs upon request during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 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 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 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 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
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Other
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-03-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Staff background & training
6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Staff background & training
7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other
The infant room did not have a written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other Serious
All play yards had extra mattress space.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Other
All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Other
All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Safety & premises
The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 8 children were missing health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Other
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Staff background & training
1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant caregiver was seen talking on personal device while infants were in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Staff background & training
6 out of 7 staff records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have 30 clock hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-15.
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Staff background & training
7 out of 7 staff records were missing pediatric cpr/first aid with hands on training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other
The infant room did not have a written activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other Serious
All play yards had extra mattress space.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(A) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Other
All of the play yards were missing the child's name or number for labeling.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Other
All infants in the infant room were missing infant feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
On the playground structure, it was missing a wooden piece that creates a opening for entrapment.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Safety & premises
The playground structure needs to be repaired. It has loose nails accessible to children. Wooden pieces are broken and can cause splinters to children.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 8 children were missing health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Other
2 out of 8 children were missing the name, address, and phone number of the children's physican.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Staff background & training
1 out 7 staff records was missing a photo identification card.
HHSC 746.901(8) — Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 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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Sep 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the investigation it was determined that a 7-month-old child was asleep in the play yard with a toy in the play yard.
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 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was determined that the operation failed to maintain ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the investigation it was determined that a 7-month-old child was asleep in the play yard with a toy in the play yard.
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 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash hands after completing a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 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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Aug 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 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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May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director does not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-18.
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Staff background & training
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director does not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
The director transports four children and does not have a list of children she is transporting.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
The director does not have emergency information on the children she is transporting.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 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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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant classroom was observed watching television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Other
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant classroom was observed watching television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
I observed 18 children present with one caregiver. The maximum amount of children with this specified age group may supervise is 15.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Other
A child was observed using screen time and is under two years old. This was corrected when the television was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An employee was observed changing multiple children's diaper without washing hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a list of children that are transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
I observed 18 children present with one caregiver. The maximum amount of children with this specified age group may supervise is 15.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Other
A child was observed using screen time and is under two years old. This was corrected when the television was turned off.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An employee was observed changing multiple children's diaper without washing hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a list of children that are transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four personnel records were reviewed and the following training is missing for three of the staff: MK needs 14 more hours of training for the last full year DB needs 24 hour for last full year LB Nees 24 hours for last full year
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Staff background & training
Four caregiver training records were reviewed and MK, DB, and LB need these trainings for their last full year. These trainings cannot count toward the current year.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Staff background & training
Four staff training records were reviewed and the following training is needed for MK, DB, LB: Abuse/Neglect Training SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Dev Emergency Preparedness Medication Training Building and Premises Safety Training Communicable Diseases Training Food Allergy Training Hazardous Materials Training
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Other
At follow up torn mats were still being used for naptime. During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Illness & medication
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following information: Child #1, #2, and #3 need updated shot records Child #1, and #3 need health care Provider Statement Child #3 needs box checked that parent handbook was provided (on front page of admission form).
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following: Child #3 is missing health care information on admission form and also the date the parent signed the emergency authorization part of the form.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises
Four children's records were reviewed and the following information is missing: Child # 4 needs child's address Child #1, #3 and #4 need address and phone number of emergency contact Child #1, #3, and #4 need phone number for their release persons information Child #1 needs transportation, field trip, and water permission boxes checked on front page
HHSC 746.605(2) — Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Staff background & training
Four employee records were reviewed and are missing the following information: #1 and #2 are missing affidavit of employment #2 statement about parent handbook and employee handbook as well as verified that she was provided orientation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four personnel records were reviewed and the following training is missing for three of the staff: MK needs 14 more hours of training for the last full year DB needs 24 hour for last full year LB Nees 24 hours for last full year
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Staff background & training
Four caregiver training records were reviewed and MK, DB, and LB need these trainings for their last full year. These trainings cannot count toward the current year.
HHSC 746.1309(b) — Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Staff background & training
Four staff training records were reviewed and the following training is needed for MK, DB, LB: Abuse/Neglect Training SIDS/Abusive Head Trauma/Brain Dev Emergency Preparedness Medication Training Building and Premises Safety Training Communicable Diseases Training Food Allergy Training Hazardous Materials Training
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Other
At follow up torn mats were still being used for naptime. During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-14.
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Illness & medication
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following information: Child #1, #2, and #3 need updated shot records Child #1, and #3 need health care Provider Statement Child #3 needs box checked that parent handbook was provided (on front page of admission form).
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
Four children's records were reviewed and are missing the following: Child #3 is missing health care information on admission form and also the date the parent signed the emergency authorization part of the form.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises
Four children's records were reviewed and the following information is missing: Child # 4 needs child's address Child #1, #3 and #4 need address and phone number of emergency contact Child #1, #3, and #4 need phone number for their release persons information Child #1 needs transportation, field trip, and water permission boxes checked on front page
HHSC 746.605(2) — Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Staff background & training
Four employee records were reviewed and are missing the following information: #1 and #2 are missing affidavit of employment #2 statement about parent handbook and employee handbook as well as verified that she was provided orientation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-12. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
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Staff background & training
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May 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 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 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During an investigation inspection, three caregivers were observed in the operation and caring for children without an eligible background check.
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 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During an investigation inspection, three caregivers were observed in the operation and caring for children without an eligible background check.
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 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection i observed one caregiver with 11 infants and one caregiver with 6 infants.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Safety & premises
During the inspections, pack n plays were observed touching eacher other with no walking room between and allowing infants to have contact with other cribs. The beds were moved at inspection coming into compliance.
HHSC 746.2403(4) — Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-24.
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Other Serious
Throughout the inspection I observed 3 different infants asleep in a bouncer for more than 10 minutes each and the caregivers had opportunity to move them.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Safety & premises
During inspection, children's mats were next too each other in rows of four or five with no walking room between them.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and putting the child in their crib without washing the infants hands or the caregivers hands and then picking up another infant.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Other
During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection i observed one caregiver with 11 infants and one caregiver with 6 infants.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Safety & premises
During the inspections, pack n plays were observed touching eacher other with no walking room between and allowing infants to have contact with other cribs. The beds were moved at inspection coming into compliance.
HHSC 746.2403(4) — Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-24.
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Other Serious
Throughout the inspection I observed 3 different infants asleep in a bouncer for more than 10 minutes each and the caregivers had opportunity to move them.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Safety & premises
During inspection, children's mats were next too each other in rows of four or five with no walking room between them.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper and putting the child in their crib without washing the infants hands or the caregivers hands and then picking up another infant.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-25.
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Other
During inspection, i observed two children sharing one mat. This was observed with two mats. 20 mats were observed to be torn and can no longer be santizied.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 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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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver is present and caring for children with a pending background check. Staff have stated that the caregiver started working at the center on 10/18. The caregiver's background check was submitted on 10/11. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-20.
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Other
The three and four year old classroom has an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. Upon entry of the classroom, this hadnt been completed. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-20. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver is present and caring for children with a pending background check. Staff have stated that the caregiver started working at the center on 10/18. The caregiver's background check was submitted on 10/11. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-20.
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Other
The three and four year old classroom has an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. Upon entry of the classroom, this hadnt been completed. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-20. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver was unable to provide documentation of CPR first aid certification completion. The certifications provided expired in september 2021.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Staff background & training
The three caregivers who transport children do not have current certification to transport children. The caregivers are required to have 2 hours annually.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Other
The three and four year old classroom does not have an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. The caregiver stated verbally what the children do hourly.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The playground structure has four nails sticking out of the structure where children climb up to. Also the slide has torn cuts that could cause a tear in the skin while sliding down.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-20. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Other
The most recent Gas leak test was done in January 2019. This is required to be conducted every 2 years
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-20. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver was unable to provide documentation of CPR first aid certification completion. The certifications provided expired in september 2021.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Staff background & training
The three caregivers who transport children do not have current certification to transport children. The caregivers are required to have 2 hours annually.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Other
The three and four year old classroom does not have an activity plan posted showing their daily schedule. The caregiver stated verbally what the children do hourly.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The playground structure has four nails sticking out of the structure where children climb up to. Also the slide has torn cuts that could cause a tear in the skin while sliding down.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-20. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Other
The most recent Gas leak test was done in January 2019. This is required to be conducted every 2 years
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-20. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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