Bright Start Learning Academy

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 7
• Supervision & ratios 25
• Safety & premises 30
• Food & allergies 2
• Staff background & training 14
• Records & paperwork 3
• Other 21

Year by year

Inspections, investigations & assessments

1. Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

2. Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Supervision & ratios

     In room 5 the youngest child was 1 year old and the eldest was 3 years old.

     HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-08. Correction verified 2026-04-13.

   • Safety & premises

     A parent has not signed the food allergy emergency plan.

     HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-09.

   • Supervision & ratios

     The operational policy does not include parental rights.

     HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-13.

   HHSC inspection history

3. Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

4. Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Other Serious

     A 3 year old with Autism was in a high chair when Child Care Regulation arrived. The child was in the chair from 6:58 AM until 8:05 AM.

     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 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-04-02.

   • Safety & premises Serious

     A van in use by the center did not have a child alarm on the van.

     HHSC 746.5625(c) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-16.

   HHSC inspection history

5. Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

6. Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

7. Dec 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

8. Dec 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

9. Dec 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

10. Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      A 10 year old was left alone with CCR while two staff went in and out of classrooms.

      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 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-05.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      Children were served snack without washing their hands.

      HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-12-05.

    HHSC inspection history

11. Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      The base board in the infant room is cracked with exposed sheet rock and within reach of children.

      HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-10-29.

    • Other

      There was an uncovered outlet in the infant classroom within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the outlet was covered.

      HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-28.

    HHSC inspection history

12. Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

13. Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      A caregiver was caring for children in the pre-k classroom without an eligibility letter.

      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 2025-08-25. Correction verified 2025-08-30.

    HHSC inspection history

14. Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

15. Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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16. Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

17. Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      There is a leaning pole on the playground.

      HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-10.

    • Other

      Four children were napping on top of a blanket on the carpet. They did not have a napping mat or cot. Follow-up inspection completed on 04/04/25. Two children were sleeping on the same mat.

      HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-15.

    HHSC inspection history

18. Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. Director is not following the minimum standards. There is still concern with supervision and ratio. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/04/25. There is still a concern for infant safe sleep. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/21/25. There is still a concern over ratio in the infant classroom.

      HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-04.

    • Other

      Teacher in the infant room who was helping in the room while the main teacher took her break. She was asked by CCR the ages of the children. She told CCR the oldest and youngest ages of the infants but did not know the ages of rest of the infants in her care.

      HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-04-04.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The specified age group in the infant room was 11 months. Ratio was supposed to be 1:4 it was 1:5.

      HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-04.

    • Other

      Four children were napping on top of a blanket on the carpet. They did not have a napping mat or cot.

      HHSC 746.4503(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-04-04.

    • Safety & premises

      4 out of 9 children's record is missing the physician's information/emergency hospital.

      HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-03-28.

    • Safety & premises

      2 out of 9 children's records is missing the emergency contact's address.

      HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-03-28.

    • Records & paperwork

      Three out of four employee records is missing a notarized affidavit.

      HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-28. Correction verified 2025-03-28.

    HHSC inspection history

19. Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      The last time the background checks were validated were on April 4, 2024.

      HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-21.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. Director is not following the minimum standards. There is still concern with supervision and ratio. Follow-up inspection completed on 03/04/25. There is still a concern for infant safe sleep.

      HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-03-21.

    • Safety & premises

      There was not enough walking room between napping mats.

      HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-21.

    • Other

      In the nap room it was too dark. Child Care Regulation Inspector's eyes had to readjust to it being too dark. It was difficult to see the children and second caregiver.

      HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-21.

    HHSC inspection history

20. Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. Director is not following the minimum standards. There is still concern with supervision and ratio.

      HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-03-04.

    • Other

      Upon entering the infant classroom the teacher was on her cell phone.

      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 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-03-04.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      CCR staff oberserved a caregiver leave children unattended in line using/to use the restroom to go back to the classroom to get a students shoes. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. A 3 year old walked to class by themselves while staff were in the lobby.

      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 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-03-04.

    • Supervision & ratios

      Upon entering the infant room the teacher had 6 infants to one caregiver when it should have been 1 to 5. A 19 month old was removed from the class to the 3's. The specified age group was 12 months.

      HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-03-04.

    • Staff background & training

      A training cup in use only had the first name on the cup and not the last name initial.

      HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-03-04.

    • Safety & premises

      The fenced area on the side of the building that is being utilized for outdoor play temporarily fence is now damaged with sharp edges exposed. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. The side of the building that was being used as the playground is no longer in use. The playground now in use has air conditioning units with rusted fences and exposed sharp edges. The fence on the side on the building is rusted and coming apart.

      HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-14.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      A potty chair in the bathroom had urine and feces in it. When this was brought to the attention of the provider. The potty chair was cleaned.

      HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-24.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      The were concerns of water damage on the ceiling and baseboards, air filters filled with dirt and dust, missing floor tiles and possible mold or mildew in a restroom cabinet. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. The ceiling tiles had been repainted but were replaced during the inpsection. The air fliters are clean, new flooring has been put in place and there was no mold or mildew in the restroom cabinet.

      HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-24.

    • Safety & premises

      An unanchored basketball goal was observed in the fenced area that is being temporarily used for outdoor play. Follow-up inspection completed on 02/24/25. The provider stated the playground with the basketball hoop is no longer in use. While completing a walk through CCR saw two burners in the kitchen not in use but were on. This was corrected during the inspection when the provider turned off the burners.

      HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-03-04.

    • Other

      The fence was measured with the owner and it is not 4 feet on the side of the building.

      HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-14.

    • Safety & premises

      There is broken basket ball hoop lying on the playground.

      HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-14.

    HHSC inspection history

21. Feb 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection was on 1/18/24.

      HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-19.

    HHSC inspection history

22. Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards. There were concerns of supervision and safe sleep during the follow up inspection on 2/13/25.

      HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-13. Correction verified 2025-02-24.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      CCR staff oberserved a caregiver leave children unattended in line using/to use the restroom to go back to the classroom to get a students shoes.

      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 2025-02-13. Correction verified 2025-02-24.

    • Other

      The play yards were observed to have loosley fitting sheets.

      HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-24.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      A child younger than 12 months was observed in a play yard with a blanket. This was corrected when CCR staff asked how old the child was and informed operation staff that children under 12 months cannot have anything in their crib or play yard besides a snug fitting sheet.

      HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-13. Correction verified 2025-02-24.

    • Safety & premises

      The fenced area on the side of the building that is being utilized for outdoor play temporarily fence is now damaged with sharp edges exposed.

      HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-02-24.

    • Safety & premises

      An unanchored basketball goal was observed in the fenced area that is being temporarily used for outdoor play.

      HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-24.

    • Supervision & ratios

      CCR staff observed uncovered outlets. This was corrected when CCR staff asked operation staff did they have more outlets covers. The director then covered the outlets.

      HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-13.

    HHSC inspection history

23. Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The director is not keeping the operation in compliance with minimum standards.

      HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-13.

    • Other

      Caregivers were unsure of the ages of the children they were caring for and did not have accurate list to refer to.

      HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-13.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operation was out of ratio in the infant classroom 1 caregiver to 7 children. THe correct ratio for the age group present is 1 to 5.

      HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-13.

    • Safety & premises

      The children were not observed having an oprtunity to engage in out door play.

      HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-31. Correction verified 2025-02-13.

    • Other

      I observed infants crying consistently and not being able to be comforted due to staff shortage.

      HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-13.

    • Safety & premises

      It was observed that the children did not enough options of items to play with.

      HHSC 746.2405(5) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Sufficient Number of Toys

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-21.

    • Food & allergies

      I observed children being fed and there were no daily reports available for review for today.

      HHSC 746.2431(2) — Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-13.

    • Safety & premises

      The toddler classroom being used during the inspection lacked interest center and enough toys for all children present.

      HHSC 746.2605(1)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-21.

    • Food & allergies

      I observed the children go more than 3 hours without being offered food.

      HHSC 746.3301(d) — Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-13.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      The operation had a large ant pile in the outdoor play area.

      HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-10.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      The were concerns of water damage on the ceiling and baseboards, air filters filled with dirt and dust, missing floor tiles and possible mold or mildew in a restroom cabinet.

      HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-24. Correction verified 2025-02-24.

    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      Staff was observed feeding a child in care without washing their hands. This was corrected when CCR staff asked operation staff to wash their hands.

      HHSC 746.3415(2) — Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-02-13.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operations fence has an opening with missing boards.

      HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-21.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection was on 1/18/24.

      HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-21.

    HHSC inspection history

24. Aug 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Cleanliness & sanitation

      Through out the daycare there was chipped paint within reach of children such as the cafeteria, two year old classroom, schoolers classroom, and cafeteria. The floor tile in the cafeteria is coming up. The carpet in the schoolers classroom is coming up too. The fencing on playground two needs to be replaced due to it being twisted.

      HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-24.

    HHSC inspection history

25. Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      A child went to the restroom and wander off to the front door to the office/lobby area. Child Care Regulation had to let the teacher know the child had wandered off.

      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 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-22.

    • Staff background & training

      Three out of four staff are missing training on the required subjects: Handling, storing, disposing of hazardous material, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.

      HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-22.

    • Staff background & training

      Three out of four children's records. Staff are missing pediatric first aid with rescue breathing. They just have basic life support.

      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 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-22.

    • Supervision & ratios

      In the cafeteria where the after schooler were an 11 month old was in a walker. In the 2's classroom there were 2 year olds with a 5 year old.

      HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-22.

    • Other

      An 11 month old was watching TV.

      HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-22.

    • Other

      Several children were playing video games on their tablets such as roblox which is not educational. This was corrected during the inspection when the tablets were put up.

      HHSC 746.2207(c)(1) — Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-29.

    • Safety & premises

      An 11 month old was in a walker. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the walker.

      HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-29.

    • Safety & premises

      There are dangling wires from the TV's and the lock on a cabinet in the infant classroom does not work. Infants have access to plastic bags.

      HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-22.

    • Other

      In the two's classroom there was a TV on a rolling cart not secured. The television not being anchored could have caused the television to tip over causing serious harm to a child. When this was brought to the attention of the director she rolled the cart into another area.

      HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-29.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The operational policies do not address Infant Safe Sleep.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-05.

    • Safety & premises

      The relocation diagram does not designate where staff and children will go during severe weather.

      HHSC 746.5207(a)(4) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-05. Correction verified 2024-08-05.

    HHSC inspection history

26. Feb 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises Serious

      It was observed that the transportation van continues not to have the child safety alarm installed.

      HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-26.

    HHSC inspection history

27. Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      During the walk through it was observed that an infant 8 month was combined with school age children (oldest child 10 year old). There was total 27 children in the building. Note: This infant was moved to the designated room.

      HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-02-15.

    • Staff background & training

      Two bottles that had milk and was used was not labeled with the child's first and last initial. Note: This was corrected when the bottles were labeled.

      HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-12.

    HHSC inspection history

28. Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      One employee was still present at the operation and counted in the child/caregiver ratio did not have an eligible background check status.

      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 2024-01-25. Correction verified 2024-01-25.

    • Safety & premises

      During the follow up one infants age 5m were still observed sitting in a car seat without using safety straps.

      HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-25. Correction verified 2024-02-12.

    • Safety & premises

      Three cribs in the infant room were not properly labeled. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by being prpoperly labeled.

      HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-25.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      During the follow up, I observed an 5m old sleeping in their car seat with a blanket. The infant and car seat was observed sitting inside of the playpen.

      HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-25. Correction verified 2024-02-12.

    • Other Serious

      During the follow up an 5m old infant was still observed sleeping in their car seat.

      HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-25. Correction verified 2024-02-12.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      The vehicle used to transport children was not equipped with an alarm system.

      HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-08. Correction verified 2024-02-15.

    HHSC inspection history

29. Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      One employee counted in the child/caregiver ratio did not have an eligible background check status.

      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 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-01-25.

    • Other

      Two children under the age of two were observed watching television. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.

      HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-18.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      One infant was observed asleep alone in the room without supervision.

      HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-01-25.

    • Safety & premises

      Two infants ages 3m and 4m were observed sitting in car seats without using safety straps.

      HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-01-25.

    • Other Serious

      An 3m old infant was observed sleeping in their car seat.

      HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-01-25.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      An 3m infant was observed sleeping in car seat with blanket of thier face.

      HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-01-25.

    • Other

      I walked into a room with children sleeping and were unable to see the children sleeping due to the darkness in the room. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the children being removed from the dark rooms.

      HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-18.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The operation is transporting children from school before notifying licensing. Licensing has not come out to observe the bus, before transporting children.

      HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-25.

    HHSC inspection history

30. Jan 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      Upon arrival to the operation it was one caregiver with 11 children in care. The children ages are as follow 3m, 4m, 17m, 17m, 2 year, 2 year, 3 year, 3 year, 3 year, 3 year, and 4 year.

      HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-18. Correction verified 2024-01-25.

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31. Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      One caregiver has CPR and AED training, but does not have first aid training.

      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 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-12.

    • Staff background & training

      One caregiver had National CPR Foundation training certificate. This is an online course that does not use in person CPR training with a manikin.

      HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-12.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      One child did not have emergecny medical authorization information.

      HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-12.

    • Other

      One child does not have a health statement in their file.

      HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-22.

    • Records & paperwork

      One caregiver file was not available for review.

      HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-22.

    • Staff background & training

      4 caregiver files did not have a signed dated statements verifying orientation training on abuse and neglect.

      HHSC 746.901(10) — Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-22.

    • Records & paperwork

      4 caregiver files and director file did not have a notarized affidavit in their files.

      HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-14.

    • Other Serious

      2 caregivers did not have pre-employment affidavits on file.

      HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-12.

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32. Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      The outdoor play area and fence has loose wooden boards with nails sticking out. Loose wooden boards are also on the ground and some of the boards have exposed nails pointing out.

      HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-29.

    HHSC inspection history

33. Sep 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      A caregiver did not have First Aid training. Their CPR certification was for CPR and AED only.

      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 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-31.

    • Safety & premises

      The outside fence has broken wooden boards making a gap in the fence.

      HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-31.

    • Safety & premises

      The fire extinguisher was not being tested monthly.This was corrected when the director inspected the fire extinguisher and documented the inspection during the initial inspection.

      HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-22.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      The smoke detector was not being tested monthly. This was corrected when the smoke detector was tested and documented by the caregiver during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-22.

    • Other

      The carbon monoxide detector was not being tested monthly. This was corrected when the director tested the carbon monoxide detector and documented the testing during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-22.

    HHSC inspection history

34. Jul 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

35. Jun 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      The caregiver did not have annual training completed.

      HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-06.

    • Staff background & training

      A caregiver did not have CPR training completed in person with a manikin.

      HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.

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