The Learning Academy Of Waller
40190 HIGHWAY 290 BUSINESS, Waller, TX 77484 · Waller County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 104
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Aliceson Henderson
- Phone
- (936) 372-5955
- Regulated since
- Jul 25, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1392933 · number 1731687
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (5), Supervision & ratios (9), Safety & premises (7), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 11 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (3), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (5), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (11), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the investigation, it was revealed that a caregiver left the children in the classroom unattended to take a restroom break.
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 2025-12-30. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Safety & premises
There is no loose fill around the stationary equipment that has a slide.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The owner of the operation that transports the children's records was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The transporter left the operation and went outside, leaving the children unsupervised in the foyer area.
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 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Other
Three infants feeding sheet for the month of July and August were not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the toddler diaper-changing table in the restroom.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
CCR observed active ant pile on the children's playground.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
CCR observed the diaper changing mats wear and tear and is no longer waterproof. Correction: A caregiver replaced the diaper changing mats.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-03.
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Other
CCR observed the children's sleeping mats has wear and tear, and is no longer waterproof.
HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Other
CCR observed that the children's sleeping mats were not labeled with their names or numbers.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Safety & premises
CCR observed stationary equipment positioned less than six feet from the perimeter.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Safety & premises
There is no loose fill around the stationary equipment that has a slide.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Three out of six children's files were evaluated, a copy of the operation policy agreement signed by a parent is missing from the files.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 5/21/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of the six children's files were evaluated, and a health statement is missing from each of them.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Safety & premises
One out of six children's files were evaluated and is missing the emergency contact address.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The owner of the operation that transports the children's records was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Staff background & training
The director s transportation training was not in the file.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
I observed a caregiver assist a child with a training cup without washing their hands after diapering. The caregiver was also observed removing their gloves and was in the process of putting on another pair before washing their hands. The caregiver was corrected and went to wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection I observed a child's hands were not washed after diapering.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-26. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The operation was found to not have a hand washing sink in the toddler room diaper changing area.
HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-03.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were left unsupervised in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was alone caring for 7 infants. The director was in a classroom caring for 11 children. Note: The infant classroom was brought into compliance when another staff person entered the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-14. Correction verified 2025-08-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver counted in ratio has a pending background check. Note: The director had the caregiver to leave the operation.
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 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices; highchair and a bouncer.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was not removed from a restrictive device (highchair) after falling asleep.
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 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Safety & premises
The school age classroom had toys and other items scattered all of the classroom floor. There were also metal curtain rods and boxes with other items inside the classroom.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Other Serious
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Jul 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered from interviews with children and staff, there is sufficient information to support children was left in the 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 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child in care with a noted food allergy did not have a signed food allergy emergency plan.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Safety & premises
One child in care did not have emergency contact address information on file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Supervision & ratios
Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician health statement available for review.
HHSC 746.611(a)(1) — Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-30.
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Records & paperwork
Five staff did not have the required affidavit available for review.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-02.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained the Franchise Tax was involuntarily ended.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-08-22.
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Other Serious
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Jul 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, caregivers are punishing children by making them stand and face the wall with their hands in the air.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information gathered from interviews, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver(s) allow children to remain in time out for longer than required.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two infants was observed with bottles while crawling and moving on the floor. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver collected the bottles from the infants.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-05.
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Other
Three infants had expired feeding instructions. One infant did not have any feeding instructions available fore review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Other
The director did not have a current annual prodcut safety certification available for reveiw.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Food & allergies
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Jun 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Two children was observed sitting in a highchair for time out. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver removed both children from the highchairs.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
In the infant classroom, the TV was on and the 2 of the 5 infants were watching TV during nap time. 3 were sleeping. Corrected at inspection: It was dicsussed with director that children under the age of 2, are not allowed screen time. The director was instructed to have the caregivers to turn off the tv.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-12.
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Other
In the schoolers class, the children were engaged in screen time, that was not associated with a planned activity.
HHSC 746.2207(b) — Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Safety & premises
The cribs in the infant were close together not allowing caregivers the space to walk between them.
HHSC 746.2403(5) — Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-20.
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Safety & premises
An infant was asleep with a bottle in the crib. Note: This was correct at inspection when inspector asked the caregiver to remove the bottle from the crib.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregivers did not ensure that children washed their hands before eating. Note: Inspector asked the school age children if they washed their hands before eating, and the children said no. The inspector also asked a caregiver if their students washed their hands, and they said no.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-12. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation does not have a current annual fire inspection for review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-31. Correction verified 2023-07-20.
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Other
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The infant room does not have a hand washing sink.
HHSC 746.2405(4) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Safety & premises
Two electrical outlets in the infant classroom did not have the plastic wall plates around the sockets. Wires were exposed.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Safety & premises
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram did not have identified on it the designated location inside the building during sever weather and the meeting place outside.
HHSC 746.5207(a) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Safety & premises
5 out of 6 children did not have emergency contact address information.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A total of six operational staff were review. Six out six operational staff did not had personal records files completed upon the time of the inspection for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the health inspection completed as of the application inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection completed as of the application inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The applicant for the director position does not have a clear background check during the application inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have liability insurance at the time of the application inspection.
HHSC 746.203(1) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the written activity plan for all children ages inside the classroom during the application inspection.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the health inspection completed as of the application inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the emergency and evaluation relocation diagram posted for review for the application inspection.
HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have written policy dealing with suspension and expulsion during the application inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a written policy for safe sleep for infant care during the application inspection.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection completed as of the application inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the emergency preparedness plan evaluation diagram posted during the application process.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-24. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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