Childworks
5115 FM 646 RD S, Santa Fe, TX 77510 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Paula Jordan
- Phone
- (409) 925-9522
- Regulated since
- Mar 13, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1456432 · number 1782926
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (8) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 24 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (12) |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection, one caregiver had expired pediatric first aid (exired 10/2025)
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection, one caregiver had expired pediatric cpr (exired 10/2025)
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection, one caregiver did not have their required HASA trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection, director did not have required HASA trainings available for review.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation fire inspection expired on 1-07-2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Illness & medication
At time of inspection, one out of ten child files reviewed. One child was missing current immunization record in their file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection, one caregiver had expired pediatric first aid (exired 10/2025)
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection, one caregiver had expired pediatric cpr (exired 10/2025)
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection, one caregiver did not have their required HASA trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Staff background & training
At the time of the inspection, director did not have required HASA trainings available for review.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation fire inspection expired on 1-07-2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Illness & medication
At time of inspection, one out of ten child files reviewed. One child was missing current immunization record in their file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director was missing 4 hours of annual training for 2023-2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Illness & medication
Two children files observed did not have current immunizations on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
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Records & paperwork
Three caregivers were missing notarized affidavit form 2985.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Director was missing 4 hours of annual training for 2023-2024.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Illness & medication
Two children files observed did not have current immunizations on file.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
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Records & paperwork
Three caregivers were missing notarized affidavit form 2985.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Operation has one pending background check for person that is no longer associated with the operation. During inspection, pending background check for one person was marked inactive by owner.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-18.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Operation has one pending background check for person that is no longer associated with the operation. During inspection, pending background check for one person was marked inactive by owner.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 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 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During walk through one caregiver was observed using their personal cell phone while supervising children.
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 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Other Serious
One caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Other
In one out of the three classrooms observed the classroom was pitch black during nap time.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Other
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Aug 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During walk through one caregiver was observed using their personal cell phone while supervising children.
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 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Other Serious
One caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Other
In one out of the three classrooms observed the classroom was pitch black during nap time.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on external documentation, caregivers did not communicate with one another with how many children they are responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On 8/5/2024 two caregivers left one child unattending during transition outside. During investigation inspection on 8/12/2024 one caregiver was observed leaving five children unattending in the classroom.
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 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on external documentation, caregivers did not communicate with one another with how many children they are responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
On 8/5/2024 two caregivers left one child unattending during transition outside. During investigation inspection on 8/12/2024 one caregiver was observed leaving five children unattending in the classroom.
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 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Other Serious
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Aug 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation was made aware of possible minimum standards violations and did not make a required report to CCR within two days of the notification.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Aug 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation was made aware of possible minimum standards violations and did not make a required report to CCR within two days of the notification.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-11.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Feb 13, 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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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection, two out of the three classrooms observed caregivers did not know the exact ages of each child they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises
During snack time one child was not strapped into high chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Other
During inspection, one out of three classrooms observed was too dark to see children.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Illness & medication
Medication for child with birth date 10/7/2021 did not have medication in original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Food Allergy Plan for child with birth date 10/7/2021 was not signed by parent or physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection, two out of the three classrooms observed caregivers did not know the exact ages of each child they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises
During snack time one child was not strapped into high chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Other
During inspection, one out of three classrooms observed was too dark to see children.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-13. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Illness & medication
Medication for child with birth date 10/7/2021 did not have medication in original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Food Allergy Plan for child with birth date 10/7/2021 was not signed by parent or physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Other
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Jan 4, 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 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection one caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone while supervising children.
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 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection one caregiver was observed on their personal cell phone while supervising children.
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 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
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Other
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff hired on 7/19/2023 had CPR training online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Safety & premises
Toddler playground slide exit was observed at five feet.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Safety & premises
Pre-Kindergarten and School age playground slide exit measured at four feet.
HHSC 746.4805(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Greater than Six Feet Exit of Slide
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
One out of the two vans observed did not have child safety alarm on van.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Staff hired on 7/19/2023 had CPR training online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Safety & premises
Toddler playground slide exit was observed at five feet.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Safety & premises
Pre-Kindergarten and School age playground slide exit measured at four feet.
HHSC 746.4805(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Greater than Six Feet Exit of Slide
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
One out of the two vans observed did not have child safety alarm on van.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-16.
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Staff background & training
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