Childworks
2300 29TH ST N, Texas City, TX 77590 · Galveston County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 148
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kidoesha Scott
- Phone
- (409) 948-3966
- Regulated since
- Mar 6, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1456378 · number 1782859
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During my walkthrough of the operation, I observed five active ant beds outside on the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Supervision & ratios
During the walkthrough of the operation, I observed that the children?s cots were not labeled with the children?s names.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During my walkthrough of the operation, I observed five active ant beds outside on the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Supervision & ratios
During the walkthrough of the operation, I observed that the children?s cots were not labeled with the children?s names.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-26. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection, there was 1 caregiver with an expired pediatric first (10/2025). Caregiver also had expired pediatric cpr (10/2025)
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 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Food & allergies
During the inspection, there were 2 bottles that were no labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Other
During the inspection, the outlets in the 2 year old classroom was not covered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, the emergency prsctive drilld were not documented correctly. The operstion did not complete a fire drill for January 2026. For the year 2025, the fire drills were missing the start time. The sheltering in place, severe weather and lock down drills were missing the start time and exit time.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, the operation did not have the children emergency medical informaiton for children that are being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, children files were viewed and four out of ten files viewed were missing the emergency medical information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection, there was 1 caregiver with an expired pediatric first (10/2025). Caregiver also had expired pediatric cpr (10/2025)
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 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Food & allergies
During the inspection, there were 2 bottles that were no labeled.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Other
During the inspection, the outlets in the 2 year old classroom was not covered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection, the emergency prsctive drilld were not documented correctly. The operstion did not complete a fire drill for January 2026. For the year 2025, the fire drills were missing the start time. The sheltering in place, severe weather and lock down drills were missing the start time and exit time.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, the operation did not have the children emergency medical informaiton for children that are being transported.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, children files were viewed and four out of ten files viewed were missing the emergency medical information.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the investigation inspection, there were 3 bottles not labeled with the child first name and last initial. Note: This was brought into complaince when caregiver labeled the bottles with the child name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-28.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During the investigation inspection, there were 3 bottles not labeled with the child first name and last initial. Note: This was brought into complaince when caregiver labeled the bottles with the child name.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jul 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the follow up inspection, it was stated the caregiver is still working at the operation once she leaves school and is working with another caregiver.
HHSC 746.1109(b)(1) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Other Serious
Director advised conversations has been had with the caregivers and is ensuring good judgement is being followed for all the children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Safety & premises
During the follow up inspection, director is ensuring the building ground checklist is being used when being checked. Playground is being checked in the mornings daily and at the end of the day.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the follow up inspection, it was stated the caregiver is still working at the operation once she leaves school and is working with another caregiver.
HHSC 746.1109(b)(1) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Other Serious
Director advised conversations has been had with the caregivers and is ensuring good judgement is being followed for all the children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Safety & premises
During the follow up inspection, director is ensuring the building ground checklist is being used when being checked. Playground is being checked in the mornings daily and at the end of the day.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 11 files did not have the required notarized affidavit available for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
2 out of 11 files did not have the required notarized affidavit available for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-20. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual report has not been done for this year. The last report was 05/22/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual report has not been done for this year. The last report was 05/22/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-16. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 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 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have the required transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
The van used to transport children in care did not use the booster seats as required. Photos were taken of each row of the van without any booster seats. The director was able to put the booster seats back in the van.
HHSC 746.5607(e)(4)(A) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have the required transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
The van used to transport children in care did not use the booster seats as required. Photos were taken of each row of the van without any booster seats. The director was able to put the booster seats back in the van.
HHSC 746.5607(e)(4)(A) — Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-13.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver hired on 10/02/2023, who was present in the classroom with children, did not have a background check results on file.
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 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Safety & premises
An infant was placed in a highchair without using the safety straps as required.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the toddler classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver hired on 10/02/2023, who was present in the classroom with children, did not have a background check results on file.
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 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-10-12.
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Safety & premises
An infant was placed in a highchair without using the safety straps as required.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-10. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In the toddler classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the parents were not notified of a child becoming ill while in care. The child's mouth area was blue, and the parents were not notified of it.
HHSC 746.3605(a)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 26, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the parents were not notified of a child becoming ill while in care. The child's mouth area was blue, and the parents were not notified of it.
HHSC 746.3605(a)(1) — Child Becomes Ill in Care - Contact Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Other
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Operational policy or the Parent handbook was missing several sections.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Operational policy or the Parent handbook was missing several sections.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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