All Star Learning Center
1517 GEARS RD STE A, Houston, TX 77067 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 161
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-07:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Esmeralda Bustos
- Phone
- (281) 248-4040
- Regulated since
- Sep 28, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 856968 · number 1306686
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The translation of foreign education documents do not state they meet the equivalent of a United States high school diploma.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Eight staff have not received training in administering medications and food allergies for their respective previous training year.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
The directors have not received training in food allergies for their respective training years.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
The parent handbook lacked the following information: 1. The types of water activities offered 2. Benefits of indoor and outdoor physical activities; types of indoor and outdoor physical activities; the setting of indoor and outdoor physical activities; criteria used when weather prevents outdoor play and the plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Other
The parent handbook does not inlcude the correct contact information for the local Child Care Regulation office.
HHSC 746.521(7) — Parent right to receive contact information for CCR
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Other
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The translation of foreign education documents do not state they meet the equivalent of a United States high school diploma.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Eight staff have not received training in administering medications and food allergies for their respective previous training year.
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
The directors have not received training in food allergies for their respective training years.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
The parent handbook lacked the following information: 1. The types of water activities offered 2. Benefits of indoor and outdoor physical activities; types of indoor and outdoor physical activities; the setting of indoor and outdoor physical activities; criteria used when weather prevents outdoor play and the plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Other
The parent handbook does not inlcude the correct contact information for the local Child Care Regulation office.
HHSC 746.521(7) — Parent right to receive contact information for CCR
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 20, 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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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 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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Jul 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to DFPS investigation and compliance was not met. A child was grabbed by the arm which resulted in the child receiving an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jul 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to DFPS investigation and compliance was not met. A child was grabbed by the arm which resulted in the child receiving an injury.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
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Other Serious
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Jun 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to a DFPS investigation and compliance was not met. A staff did not use good judgment when handling a discipline issue with a child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Other
This standard was evaluated in regard to a DFPS investigation and compliance was not met. A caregiver did not attempt to redirect a child who was misbehaving.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to a DFPS report and compliance was not met. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child when she pulled the child's hair, grabbed and pushed the child in a forceful manner.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Other Serious
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Jun 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to a DFPS investigation and compliance was not met. A staff did not use good judgment when handling a discipline issue with a child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Other
This standard was evaluated in regard to a DFPS investigation and compliance was not met. A caregiver did not attempt to redirect a child who was misbehaving.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to a DFPS report and compliance was not met. A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child when she pulled the child's hair, grabbed and pushed the child in a forceful manner.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 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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Mar 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A television program was on while children under the age of 2 were in the classroom. This was corrected at inspeciton.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A television program was on while children under the age of 2 were in the classroom. This was corrected at inspeciton.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-08.
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Other
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Oct 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training certificates did not include all of the dates staff attended training.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(2) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training certificates did not include all of the dates staff attended training.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(2) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based off of the DFPS investigation proper supervision was not maintained when an incident occurred with a group of children.
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 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-04-24.
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Other Serious
Based on information received regarding an investigation, a parent was not immediately notified of a situation placing their child at risk. The incident occurred on 3/13/23 and the parent was not notified until 3/27/23.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based off of the DFPS investigation proper supervision was not maintained when an incident occurred with a group of children.
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 2023-04-24. Correction verified 2023-04-24.
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Other Serious
Based on information received regarding an investigation, a parent was not immediately notified of a situation placing their child at risk. The incident occurred on 3/13/23 and the parent was not notified until 3/27/23.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was allowed access to children in care without a background check being submitted.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 2 month old infant was swaddled in a blanket while napping in a crib. Infants are not allowed to be swaddled in child-care centers.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed on camera not washing her hands after changing a children's diapers.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed children's diapers being changed on camera and their hands were not washed afterwards.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The required steps are not being followed when bleach/water solution is used as the disinfectant. the following steps must be used: 1. Spray with soap and water 2. Rinse with clear water 3. Spray or soak in a disinfectant solution for at least two minutes. Rinse with cool water items children are likely to place in their mouths. 4. Allow the surface or article to air dry
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was allowed access to children in care without a background check being submitted.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 2 month old infant was swaddled in a blanket while napping in a crib. Infants are not allowed to be swaddled in child-care centers.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed on camera not washing her hands after changing a children's diapers.
HHSC 746.3505(a) — Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observed children's diapers being changed on camera and their hands were not washed afterwards.
HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The required steps are not being followed when bleach/water solution is used as the disinfectant. the following steps must be used: 1. Spray with soap and water 2. Rinse with clear water 3. Spray or soak in a disinfectant solution for at least two minutes. Rinse with cool water items children are likely to place in their mouths. 4. Allow the surface or article to air dry
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on video footage reviewed by the DFPS Child Care Investigator, children are sitting in or buckled to seats for at least two hours during the day at a time.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on video footage reviewed by the DFPS Child Care Investigator, children are sitting in or buckled to seats for at least two hours during the day at a time.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
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Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area was observed having trash including plastic bag and face masks on the ground. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the trash from the play area.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy was observed missing the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area was observed having trash including plastic bag and face masks on the ground. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the trash from the play area.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy was observed missing the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-02. Correction verified 2022-04-25.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 21, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 21, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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