Happy Hugs Daycare And Preschool LLC
9404 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, Houston, TX 77099 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Pavani Divya Sattiraju
- Phone
- (281) 575-7865
- Regulated since
- Apr 28, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1471860 · number 1792862
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 50 | 22 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (8), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (16), Other (8) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 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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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
HHSC 746.311(b) — Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-08. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
HHSC 746.311(b) — Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-08. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Staff background & training
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
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 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Illness & medication
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Staff background & training
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
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 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-08.
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Illness & medication
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Other Serious
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 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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Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby 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 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby 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 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this 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 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Staff background & training
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Staff background & training
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
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 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Staff background & training
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
HHSC 746.5617(b) — Driver Has Current Driver's License
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this 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 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Staff background & training
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Staff background & training
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
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 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Staff background & training
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
HHSC 746.5617(b) — Driver Has Current Driver's License
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-16. Correction verified 2024-09-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
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Food & allergies
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Other Serious
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
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Food & allergies
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
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 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Staff background & training
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-18.
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Other
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Safety & premises
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
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 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Staff background & training
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-18.
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Other
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-26. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Safety & premises
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-09. Correction verified 2024-04-12.
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Staff background & training
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