Arka Montessori Academy
13654 SCHROEDER RD, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 151
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Revathy Gandu
- Phone
- (281) 890-0294
- Regulated since
- Jan 8, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 490088 · number 1005606
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 26 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (11), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | Safety & premises (7), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was observed left alone unattended during the inspection.
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 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-08. Correction verified 2026-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios
One teacher from the infant classroom left their classroom leaving a caregiver with 9 infants ages 12-17mo alone during nap time.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-06. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
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Records & paperwork
Two children files were observed missing the health statements for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have the proof of high school qualification available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Supervision & ratios
One classroom was observed out of ratio during naptime. This was corrected when an additional caregiver was brought into the classroom.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Safety & premises
A child was observed sleeping with a bottle in the crib during nap time. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the bottle during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Records & paperwork
The admission information for two children were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Records & paperwork
One child in care did not have the health statement on file available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-18. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A new hire staff member did not have the required pre-employement affidavit on file for reviewed.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have any substitute caregiver to ensure the ratio of the caregiver and children are being maintained. Additional caregiver was called during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1003(6) — Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Supervision was not maintained when a caregiver from the 3-4yo classroom walked to the infant classroom to replace the director leaving the children unattended during naptime.
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 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The 3-4yo classroom was observed being out of ratio when there were 20 children with specified age group 4yo with one caregiver during naptime.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two children did not have the completed admission information for reviewed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-19. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member did not have the current first aid certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-28.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, a staff member did not have the current CPR certification for review during an inspection while in charge alone in a classroom with the children in care.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-28.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the staff member who regularly presented and assisted/left in charge of the classroom with children did not have the completed personnel and training qualifications to be a caregiver at the operation.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-30. Correction verified 2024-08-28.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Caregiver in charge did not have access to the required records requested for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1013(a)(3) — Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-11.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver in 20-24mo classroom was observed using their personal cellphone while supervising 9 children during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and removed the cellphone.
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 2024-03-13.
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Other
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A follow up insepction was completed, this standard was reviewed and recited. The training certificates from the staff training files were not valid as it was missing the date of the training given.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-04. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Other Serious
One 4 month old was observed sleeping swaddled. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and unswaddled the infant.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and there is sufficient evidence to show training hours provided by the director were not documented truthfully and the information provided during the training information given by the director did not meet the requirements of the Minimum Standards. Training certificates provided documented 10 clock hours of training completed in one day when this did not occur
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and was determined not compliant when the caregivers at the operation did not have a complete understanding of the Minimum Standards to ensure children are being cared for appropriately.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, The certifications of training given by the director were reviewed and determined not compliant when there was no training assessment documentation completed by the staff members for review during the investigation.
HHSC 746.1317(c)(3) — Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it is determined the operation is not compliant when the certification of training given by the director did not address the clock hours for each training topic given on a certain date.
HHSC 746.1319(b) — Block certification training include hours and topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Staff background & training
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, this standard was reviewed and is determined that the operation did not provide opportunities for staff to complete appropriate training based on the requirements from the Minimum Standards.
HHSC 746.201(3) — Make Provisions for Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the attendance record for the director of the operation was not available for review during the investigation.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The training hours for 6 staff members files were observed missing from the total of 24 hours required annually. Two staff members' files did not have the training documents to review.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Staff background & training
The CPR/FA for the director and two other caregiver was not available for reviewed.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Staff background & training
The training certificates from the staff training files were not available for reviewed. It was observed only training records were documented in the file.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information as speciifed in subchapter 746.501.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children from the Toddlers classroom were observed sitting on the floor drinking milk from paper cups during lunch time. This was corrected when staff were made aware and removed the children from the floor.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregiver in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after completed changing diaper for the children. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed their hand during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The children in the Toddlers classroom was observed did not wash their hands after having their diaper changed. This was corrected when the caregiver was made aware and washed the children hands
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-26.
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Records & paperwork
Three employee files were reviewed and observed missing the signed affidavit for employment.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One of the caregivers on the playground with a group a children ages 3-5 stated there were 22 children in care. There were 25 children in care at the time.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Other
There were only 11 children out of 25 children signed in on the sign in/out sheet the caregivers provided for review of the pre k classroom on the playground. Note: This was discussed with the caregivers and all children were signed in.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-10.
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Other Serious
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The Toddlers classroom was determined out of ratio when three caregivers with 20 children ages 18-23 months old with specified age group 23 months old were observed on the playground during the follow up inspection.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-16. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five employees personnel files were reviewed and missing the proof of high school or equivalent documentation.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-23. Correction verified 2023-03-13.
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Other
A caregiver in the Primary 1 with 3-4 years old did not know the age of the children when being asked during the inspection. This was corrected when a clip board contains children name and age were provided to the caregiver during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two children from the Primary classroom were observed entered the building to use the bathroom without being unsupervised during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Staff background & training
One employee file did not have the annual training certificates available for reviewed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Staff background & training
The training documentation for nine employees file was observed not in a original certification form.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-02-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One children from the Primary Classroom was observed not washing their hands after finished using the toilet.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-09.
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Other
The CPSC form was observed has not been certified during the inspection. This was corrected when the form was certified by the director during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-09.
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Illness & medication
The immunization records for three children were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-09. Correction verified 2023-03-03.
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Safety & premises
The Safety Emergency documentation was reviewed and missing the documentaion for the month of January 2023 for Fire Extinguisher, smoke detector and CO2 detector.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-09. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Infant Classroom was observed missing at least one adult size rocker/chair for the infant care area.
HHSC 746.2405(1) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Safety & premises
There were no cribs avaialble for the Infants Classroom.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Safety & premises
There were toys avaiable for the Infant Classroom observed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2405(5) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Safety & premises
There were no furnitures, toys, and nap equipment available for the Toddlers Classroom.
HHSC 746.2505(1) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Safety & premises
Age appropriate furniture, nap equipment for school age children were observed not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2705 — School-age Furnishings and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Other
The AC units located on the side of the building were observed uncovered during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Records & paperwork
The Keeping Children Safe posting was observed missing during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(3) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Safety & premises
The Evacuation diagram posting for each classrooms was observed missing during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Other
Required telephone numbers was observed missing during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(8) — Posting Requirements - Telephone Numbers
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Other
List of current employees was observed missing during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-04-20. Correction verified 2022-04-18.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One employee background check status were not inactivated after their last day of employment. This was corrected, the employee BGC was inactivated during the inspection.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-25.
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Staff background & training
The CPR/FA for one employee was not available for review during inspection. The employee was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Safety & premises
The Fire Drill for the month of December was observed not documented properly.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-08. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Staff background & training
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