Home Sweet Home Childcare
16618 CLAY RD, Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lorin Mcclendon
- Phone
- (281) 656-2273
- Regulated since
- May 8, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1403048 · number 1740239
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 44 | 14 | Supervision & ratios (16), Safety & premises (16), Staff background & training (8), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 20 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 23, 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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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.
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 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Illness & medication
3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
While waiting for someone to open the door a child was observed walking to their classroom unsupervised.
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 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The owner removed the infant from the rocker.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Illness & medication
3 out 8 children did not have immunization records on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(2) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
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Other
The television in the Two's & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-14.
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Other
5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
5 out of 8 of the staff files reviews did not have the dates of when trainings were completed.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(2) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
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Other
The television in the Two's & Threes room was sitting on a table not anchored. Note: The TV was moved during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-14.
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Other
5 out of 8 files reviewed did not have the health statement section completed on the admission form.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-21. Correction verified 2025-04-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 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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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not report the number of employees who left in 2024
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-01-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Illness & medication
1 out 8 children did have a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.615(a) — Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Records & paperwork
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 8 children did not have a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Illness & medication
1 out 8 children did have a current immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.615(a) — Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were two play equipment in the outside play area that was broken. Note: One play equipment was repaired during the inspection and the other one was removed from the play area.
HHSC 746.4601(11) — Active Play Safety Requirements for After-school Care in A Public Facility
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-12.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were two play equipment in the outside play area that was broken. Note: One play equipment was repaired during the inspection and the other one was removed from the play area.
HHSC 746.4601(11) — Active Play Safety Requirements for After-school Care in A Public Facility
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude a highchair and a seat at the toddler table had missing safety straps.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-16.
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Other
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Director is missing 13 hours of required annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Director is missing 13 hours of required annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-21. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 17 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer for approximately 15 minutes before being moved to a crib.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 5 year old child was left in the office for 10 minutes with the Licensing Inspector, then the child woke up and walked out to the front lobby entrance and stood by the front door until the Director intervened approximately 5 minutes later.
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 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers CPR/First Aid training has expired. 2 caregivers have invalid CPR training taken online only.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.
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 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Safety & premises
A 5 month old infant was not strapped in a bouncer during inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A 5 year old child was left in the office for 10 minutes with the Licensing Inspector, then the child woke up and walked out to the front lobby entrance and stood by the front door until the Director intervened approximately 5 minutes later.
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 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers CPR/First Aid training has expired. 2 caregivers have invalid CPR training taken online only.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers FA/CPR expired. 2 caregivers CPR is invalid becuase it was completed online.
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 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Safety & premises
A 5 month old infant was not strapped in a bouncer during inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire inspection was last conducted November 3, 2022 and is now expired.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan is missing how the child care staff will continue to care for the children after the emergency occurs and how they will reunify the children with their parents.
HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 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 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: The operation was still missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported and a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport. Note: 4 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
HHSC 746.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The written operational policy does not have transportation included. Note: The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment. Note: The operation was still missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported and a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal, secured in the passenger compartment and accessible to the adult occupants.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
The electronic child safety alarm on the vehicle used to transport children was not working during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport. Note: 4 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
HHSC 746.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
I observed the director and a caregiver who transports, have no transportation training available upon request.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
I observed 9 infants in the classroom with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of Services added such as: Transportation and Drop In Care.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Other
During the inspection I observed, a tall pole on the playground, large holes in both fenecs, a bungee cord, no lock on the outdoor storage box, no padding around the poles.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
HHSC 746.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
I observed the director and a caregiver who transports, have no transportation training available upon request.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
I observed 9 infants in the classroom with one caregiver.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of Services added such as: Transportation and Drop In Care.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Other
During the inspection I observed, a tall pole on the playground, large holes in both fenecs, a bungee cord, no lock on the outdoor storage box, no padding around the poles.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The written operational policy does not have transportation included.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
I observed no list of children being transported in the vehicle, no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms. The vehicle also did not have the child-care center director or permit holder s name, no center telephone number in the glove compartment and was not clearly visible inside the passenger compartment. The vehicle also did not have the parent s names, telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. The vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher approved by the local or state fire marshal and was not secured in the passenger compartment.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Safety & premises
2 out of 5 children in care did not have consent from parents to transport.
HHSC 746.605(8) — Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the playground maintenance checklist available upon request.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-14. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-03.
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Other
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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
I observed a caregiver on a personal laptop device while supervising children in care. Note: During the inspection the caregiver removed the device.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 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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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 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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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Oct 28, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available to review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 28, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available to review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 11, 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 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
I observed 24 children in a classroom including infants with one caregiver. The youngest child in the room was 17 months. The oldest child in the room was 5 years old. Note: A caregiver showed up to relieve the other teacher and the children were all put back in the correct classes, according to ages.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
I observed 24 children in a classroom including infants with one caregiver. The youngest child in the room was 17 months. The oldest child in the room was 5 years old. Note: A caregiver showed up to relieve the other teacher and the children were all put back in the correct classes, according to ages.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a personal device. Note: Supervision was discussed, however the citation was recited. I observed two sharp objects accessible to children in the kitchen. I also observed a caregiver leave a classroom with 9 children in care, ages 2-3 years of age.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a personal device. Note: Supervision was discussed, however the citation was recited. I observed two sharp objects accessible to children in the kitchen. I also observed a caregiver leave a classroom with 9 children in care, ages 2-3 years of age.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a pesonal device.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Supervision & ratios
I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
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Safety & premises
I observed while outdoors standing water, tarp that covers the play equipment in need of repair, the gate to the the electric box open and the back gate open.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I observed a caregiver leave the room with 7 children ages 18 months-23 months for any extended time frame. The caregiver was also on a pesonal device.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-21.
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Supervision & ratios
I observed ten children ages 18 months through 23 months and a 3 year old being supervised by one caregiver in the rear classroom. The maximum number of children in this age group that one caregiver may supervise is nine.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-07.
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Safety & premises
I observed while outdoors standing water, tarp that covers the play equipment in need of repair, the gate to the the electric box open and the back gate open.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-07. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Other
I observed three play yards in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
I observed two cribs in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Other
I observed three play yards in the infant classroom without snug fitted sheets.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection I observed a electrical box that was lifted out of the wall exposing wires, Broken fence boards on the playground as well as a wooden deck with the astro turf covering ripped and torn, broken plastic toys as well as debris on the ground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-03. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver without a cleared eligible background results caring for 22 children ages 2-3 years old.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-19. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection I observed a electrical box that was lifted out of the wall exposing wires, Broken fence boards on the playground as well as a wooden deck with the astro turf covering ripped and torn, broken plastic toys as well as debris on the ground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-03. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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