Bethany Christian Academy
7304 HOMESTEAD RD, Houston, TX 77028 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Le'jai Joseph
- Phone
- (713) 633-1101
- Regulated since
- Nov 8, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1309982 · number 1676661
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 15 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (5), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 28 | 17 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (7), Discipline & child guidance (3), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (3), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 27, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25. 6 previous extensions have been completed for this deficiency that was originally cited on 11/5/25.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation needs documentation for the unitary surfacing used on the playground and make available to both parents and CCR upon request.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-18. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Safety & premises
The director failed to document fire drills for the months of July, August and September 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Other
1 out of 10 children's files is missing the health statement.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Safety & premises
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child had a cell phone watching a movie in the classroom. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the child hand in the phone.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-20.
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Other
The CPSC recall list was last certified in February 2024. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director re-certified.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-20.
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Other
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Condition four was not being followed when the director allowed a caregiver to conducted the transportation checklist. Corrected: When director and I talked about the condition four and her doing the checklist.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One caregiver did not have documentation that they received the center policies or the updated policy for condition two. The caregiver was hired 6-13-2019.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers had online CPR training and it was not done in person with a manikin.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers did not have the required information for receiving orientation. The orientation form was not signed by an director or someone at the operation that gave the orientation.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have information on how they meet education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver did not have an affidavit that was notarized.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-23.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.
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 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Other Serious
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Mar 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation didi not ensure that the fire extinguisher on the van had been serviced.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher on the van was empty and needs to be serviced and needs to be approved by the local or state fire marshal.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-04. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two caregivers did not have an observation completed for the month of January.
HHSC 745.8641 — Requirements during probation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Staff background & training
Two caregiver hired 7/27/23 and 2/2/24 caring for children 24 months and younger did not have preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, early childhood brain development and SIDS.
HHSC 746.1305(b) — Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-05. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the most updated inspection report posted, the last inspection form posted was from 7/14/2023.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation last updated the Children's Products on 1/1/2023.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Staff background & training
Two caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation.
HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
Three caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.
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 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Other Serious
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Jan 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director is not ensuring that the caregivers in the building are following minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Other Serious
It was not good judgment of the caregivers when they allowed children to run around the classroom and allow children to walk around and eat popcorn.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Other
The school age caregiver was not aware of the children's ages, one of the caregivers in the toddler classroom was unaware of the children's ages. The caregivers did not have information showing children's ages.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A three year old child walked out of the classroom and walked to the classroom next door without the caregivers knowing.
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 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Food & allergies
The school age children were watching a movie while eating snack.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Other Serious
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
They was a mixed age group of children in the lunch room in the morning, the ages of the children were 6 months to 3 years old. The youngest child from the oldest child was a 18 months difference. Corrected: When the infants went to their classroom and the rest of the children went to their classroom
HHSC 746.4203 — Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-15.
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Other
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
In one classroom their was 14 children with two caregivers. The youngest child was 10 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The oldest child was 18 months older then the youngest child. Corrected: When the two groups slip and the older children went to their classroom.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-03.
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Records & paperwork
Three children are missing a health statement from their doctor.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-17.
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Illness & medication
One child is missing their immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 20, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver with access to children in care did not have a current eligible background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was determined through the DFPS investigation that caregivers present in the classroom did not intervene or report inappropriate discipline by another caregiver.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of abuse.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined two children in care by use of harsh language, aggressively grabbing and pulling and by striking a child with an instrument.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-02. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During opening time, children are eating breakfast in the cafeteria and the tv is on showing age-appropriate programming. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-31.
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Food & allergies
2 out of 6 infants on bottle only need written feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Other
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Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the investigation inspection, the person left in charge did have not access to all requested documentation.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-26. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Doing the follow up the child safety alarm was still observed not to be on when the van is turned on.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
The child safety alarm remains in need of repair in order to provide automatic activation when the van ignition is turned on.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(1) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Other Serious
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Jul 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
It was observed in the lunch room there was a caregiver caring for children, and her background showed pending. Note: Caregiver background is pending, Caregiver left the premises immediately.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for over one hour.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A six-year-old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle for over an hour.
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 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation failed to timely notify Child Care Regulation of a situation in which a child was placed at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-07. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Operational policies did not include transportation procedures at the time of the incident.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A list of children transported by the operation during transportation services was not completed. The operation maintained attendance for children transported by the operation utilizing an electronic attendance system located at the center.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Other Serious
The child safety alarm requires activation by person and is not automated based on ignition.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-07. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
A six-year-old child was left sleeping in the center van when a caregiver failed to thoroughly conduct a visual check of the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5625(d)(1) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-07. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Parents have been prevented from visiting their children inside the operation and/or go inside. The center has a COVID policy that says they cannot come in.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A child was popped on the hand by a caregiver as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(4) — Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-01. Correction verified 2023-03-09.
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Other Serious
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Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
When the director came to answer the front door it was observed a caregiver sitting in the middle door way of two different classrooms observing children napping.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Other
In the toddler and infant classroom the lights were off during naptime and you were unable to see the children when walking into the classroom. Corrected: In the toddler classroom the caregiver turned on some lights to see the children while napping.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least nine inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not stated in their emergency preparedness plan how they would evacuation or relocation children 24 months and younger or any children with limited mobility. The operation did not state in their emergency preparedness address of a alternate shelter away from the center.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have an address for their emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-06. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver has an expired First Aid card. Expired on 10.4.2021.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver has an expired CPR card. Expired on 10.4.2021.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-12. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Safety & premises
One out of four children records reviewed is missing emergency contact information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-06.
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Staff background & training
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