Ivy Kids @ Birnham Woods
28813 BIRNHAM WOODS DR, Spring, TX 77386 · Montgomery County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 333
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Gloria Escobar
- Phone
- (281) 353-7777
- Regulated since
- Nov 30, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1297407 · number 1667718
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 6 | Other (12) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 30 | 20 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (6) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 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 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2026 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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Dec 16, 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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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 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 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 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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Aug 8, 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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Aug 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 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 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 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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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 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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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 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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Apr 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2025 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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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 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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Mar 24, 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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Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver did not hold and comfort a crying infant.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver forced a child to sleep.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other
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Mar 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver did not hold and comfort a crying infant.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other
During the investigation, video footage showed that a caregiver forced a child to sleep.
HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-16. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 20, 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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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 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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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection, in one classroom, a caregiver stated there were 27 children in the class, the other caregiver stated there were 26 children in the class, however 24 children were present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Other
During the inspection, three children were observed playing a video game that involved violence and a weapon.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(5) — Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection, in one classroom, a caregiver stated there were 27 children in the class, the other caregiver stated there were 26 children in the class, however 24 children were present.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Other
During the inspection, three children were observed playing a video game that involved violence and a weapon.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(5) — Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-13. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Other Serious
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Mar 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed the arm of a child while in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other Serious
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at a child.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other Serious
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Mar 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver grabbed the arm of a child while in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other Serious
Based on video footage observed during the investigation, it was found that a caregiver yelled at a child.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-10. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two children's files did not have the updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two children's files did not have the updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-31. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jun 3, 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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Jun 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The menu stated the children were having animal crackers and carrots for snack but the children were served pretzels and carrots for snack. Note: The substitution was noted during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3313(2) — Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Safety & premises
In the Bridge classroom there was a child size couch that was torn and as a result could not be properly sanitized. Also the peel material from the couch posed a hazard to the children. Note: The couch was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Food & allergies
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The menu stated the children were having animal crackers and carrots for snack but the children were served pretzels and carrots for snack. Note: The substitution was noted during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3313(2) — Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Safety & premises
In the Bridge classroom there was a child size couch that was torn and as a result could not be properly sanitized. Also the peel material from the couch posed a hazard to the children. Note: The couch was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 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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Nov 1, 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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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 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 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 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 1, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information received from DFPS a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing several diapers.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information received from DFPS several children did not wash their hands after a caregiver changed their diapers.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 1, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information received from DFPS a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing several diapers.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based on information received from DFPS several children did not wash their hands after a caregiver changed their diapers.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 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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Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not intervene when necessary to ensure the safety of children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
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Other Serious
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Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the findings of a DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not intervene when necessary to ensure the safety of children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 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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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 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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Jun 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom when the class transitioned from the classroom to the cafe for lunch. The child was alone for approximately seven 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 2023-06-21. Correction verified 2023-06-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left alone unsupervised in a classroom when the class transitioned from the classroom to the cafe for lunch. The child was alone for approximately seven 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 2023-06-21. Correction verified 2023-06-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 16, 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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May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 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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Mar 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 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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Feb 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 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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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 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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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl that expired in October of 2022. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl that expired in October of 2022. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-07.
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Illness & medication
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 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 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 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 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
I did not observe documentation that the in-person portion for CPR was completed.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Staff background & training
I did not observe documentation that a caregiver gad completed orientation and received the center's operational policies. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-20.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
I did not observe documentation that the in-person portion for CPR was completed.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Staff background & training
I did not observe documentation that a caregiver gad completed orientation and received the center's operational policies. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 19, 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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Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a 4 yr. old running out of the classroom and the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a 4 yr. old running out of the classroom and the operation.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 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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Aug 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 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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Aug 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a recent A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a bib over the face of a crying infant.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not report the suspected abuse of a child to HHSC - Child Care Regulation. The operation was aware of the incident where a caregiver placed a bib over the face of the infant.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Other Serious
During an A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver became frustrated with an infant child and used profane language.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During a recent A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a bib over the face of a crying infant.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not report the suspected abuse of a child to HHSC - Child Care Regulation. The operation was aware of the incident where a caregiver placed a bib over the face of the infant.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
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Other Serious
During an A/N investigation, it was determined that a caregiver became frustrated with an infant child and used profane language.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 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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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
When asked how many children were in the group, a caregiver for school-age children didn't know the correct number.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios
I observed a caregiver supervising 16 three and four yr. old children. The median age of the group was 3 years and the required child/caregiver ratio for three year olds is 1 caregiver with 15 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Other Serious
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
When asked how many children were in the group, a caregiver for school-age children didn't know the correct number.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios
I observed a caregiver supervising 16 three and four yr. old children. The median age of the group was 3 years and the required child/caregiver ratio for three year olds is 1 caregiver with 15 children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 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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Jul 8, 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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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During the walk-through inspection, a caregiver stated that there were 40 children in the group, but when I counted, there were only 35.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Interviews were conducted and operation procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool child was left alone on the playground when the class transitioned back inside to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Other Serious
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Jul 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During the walk-through inspection, a caregiver stated that there were 40 children in the group, but when I counted, there were only 35.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Interviews were conducted and operation procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool child was left alone on the playground when the class transitioned back inside to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-27. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Other Serious
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May 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 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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Apr 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
Interviews were conducted and surveillance tape was reviewed. It was determined that a caregiver placed two 3 yr. old children in the restroom during naptime as a disciplinary measure. NOTE: The caregiver was terminated.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 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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Apr 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
Interviews were conducted and surveillance tape was reviewed. It was determined that a caregiver placed two 3 yr. old children in the restroom during naptime as a disciplinary measure. NOTE: The caregiver was terminated.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an A/N investigation conducted by DFPS, it was determined that a 21 month old toddler left the playground through a gate that was not properly secured and was found in the parking lot of the operation. It was determined that the gate was not checked by the caregivers upon entering the playground with the group of children. It was also determined that the caregivers were sitting and could not see all areas of the playground. It was also determined that the caregivers did not account for the children in their group and were not aware that the child was no longer with the group.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-27. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During an A/N investigation conducted by DFPS, it was determined that a 21 month old toddler left the playground through a gate that was not properly secured and was found in the parking lot of the operation. It was determined that the gate was not checked by the caregivers upon entering the playground with the group of children. It was also determined that the caregivers were sitting and could not see all areas of the playground. It was also determined that the caregivers did not account for the children in their group and were not aware that the child was no longer with the group.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-27. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 1, 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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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 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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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 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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Jan 31, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises Serious
Caregivers were interviewed and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that an infant child was left in the building during a fire drill due to caregivers not verifying the children in the group before exiting the building. During the inspection today, I asked a caregiver how many children in her room and she said 15 children but there were 16 children in the group.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Interviews were conducted and the operation's emergency procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a 6 month old infant was left in the classroom without adult supervision during a fire drill.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 31, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises Serious
Caregivers were interviewed and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that an infant child was left in the building during a fire drill due to caregivers not verifying the children in the group before exiting the building. During the inspection today, I asked a caregiver how many children in her room and she said 15 children but there were 16 children in the group.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-01. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Interviews were conducted and the operation's emergency procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a 6 month old infant was left in the classroom without adult supervision during a fire drill.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 18, 2022 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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Jan 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 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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Nov 23, 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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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool-age child was left alone in a classroom when a caregiver did not follow the operation's procedure for transitioning children.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 13, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a preschool-age child was left alone in a classroom when a caregiver did not follow the operation's procedure for transitioning children.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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