Child, INC. American Youth Works
1911 E BEN WHITE BLVD, Austin, TX 78741 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Arianna Brown
- Phone
- (512) 451-7361
- Regulated since
- Feb 19, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1124172 · number 1524881
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 16 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff member training records were observed to be missing five required training topics.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
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Staff background & training
Director's training hours were observed to be missing 7 of the required training topics.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
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Other
A list of current employess was not observed to be posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-04.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff member training records were observed to be missing five required training topics.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
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Staff background & training
Director's training hours were observed to be missing 7 of the required training topics.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
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Other
A list of current employess was not observed to be posted.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 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 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 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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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 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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Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 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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Sep 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed pulling children by the arm, indicating a lack of appropriate behavioral management techniques and self-control in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Other
A caregiver pushed a child's head down on a cot as a method of discipline and guidance to encourage the child to sleep.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was observed pulling children by the arm, indicating a lack of appropriate behavioral management techniques and self-control in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Other
A caregiver pushed a child's head down on a cot as a method of discipline and guidance to encourage the child to sleep.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
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Other Serious
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May 8, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.
HHSC 746.805(3) — Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Staff background & training
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May 8, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.
HHSC 746.805(3) — Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check. The individual left during the inspection.
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 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
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Safety & premises
A non-walking 10-month-old was found sleeping on a cot on the floor instead of in a designated individual crib.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Illness & medication
A child had an expired EpiPen.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The facility lacked an annual fire inspection; the most recent one was conducted in 2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check. The individual left during the inspection.
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 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
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Safety & premises
A non-walking 10-month-old was found sleeping on a cot on the floor instead of in a designated individual crib.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Illness & medication
A child had an expired EpiPen.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The facility lacked an annual fire inspection; the most recent one was conducted in 2022.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 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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Jul 19, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.
HHSC 746.805(3) — Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-23.
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Staff background & training
One staff file was missing documentation of orientation. Five staff files were missing notarized affidavits.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 19, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The employee I was reviewing files with was not able to access most of the digital training records today.
HHSC 746.805(3) — Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-23.
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Staff background & training
One staff file was missing documentation of orientation. Five staff files were missing notarized affidavits.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An infant room is currently being used as a passageway for older children and their parents.
HHSC 746.2403(6) — Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Other
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Jul 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An infant room is currently being used as a passageway for older children and their parents.
HHSC 746.2403(6) — Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 15, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four caregiver files were missing copies of their CPR and First Aid cards.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing a signed new employee orientation form.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 15, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four caregiver files were missing copies of their CPR and First Aid cards.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing a signed new employee orientation form.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Other
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Sep 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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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
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 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A 1 year old child did not have their hands washed after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation didn't have recent safety documentation for doing emergency drills and checking fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
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 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A 1 year old child did not have their hands washed after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing surface was not sanitized after a diaper change.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation didn't have recent safety documentation for doing emergency drills and checking fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
I checked 8 child immunization records and 2 of them were not current on all required immunizations based on their ages.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
I checked 8 child immunization records and 2 of them were not current on all required immunizations based on their ages.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a written plan showing how they supervise children traveling to and from the unattached outdoor activity space.
HHSC 746.4313(2) — Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a written plan showing how they supervise children traveling to and from the unattached outdoor activity space.
HHSC 746.4313(2) — Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
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 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at the operation who did not have a current eligible background check. The caregiver left during the inspection.
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 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found when completing the inspection that the operation had not documented a fire drill documented since July 2021.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-06. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found when completing the inspection that the operation had not documented a fire drill documented since July 2021.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-06. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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