The Little Club Development Center INC.
1605 W GRIFFIN PKWY, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 350
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Elizabeth Garcia
- Phone
- (956) 585-2097
- Regulated since
- Jun 29, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1246913 · number 1627546
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (4), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mats in two classroom were torn. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider replaced the mats.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-09.
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-19. Correction verified 2026-01-19.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten staff files reviewed are missing form 2912 (preemployment affidavit) and two are missing form 2985 (notarized affidavit),
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-19. Correction verified 2026-01-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mats in two classroom were torn. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider replaced the mats.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-09.
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Illness & medication
Three out of ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-19. Correction verified 2026-01-19.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of ten staff files reviewed are missing form 2912 (preemployment affidavit) and two are missing form 2985 (notarized affidavit),
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-19. Correction verified 2026-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Eight out of ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Eight out of ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Illness & medication
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Oct 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 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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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants between the ages of 0-11 months. According to the minimum standards ratio chart, the maximum number of children a caregiver may care for is 4.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
Two out of ten personnel files reviewed were missing records of training hours.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants between the ages of 0-11 months. According to the minimum standards ratio chart, the maximum number of children a caregiver may care for is 4.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Staff background & training
Two out of ten personnel files reviewed were missing records of training hours.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-26. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 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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Jun 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 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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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
All the training certificates reviewed did not have an assessment tool to determine the information acquired from the training topics.
HHSC 746.1317(c)(3) — Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Other
There were no current infant feeding instructions for 8 infants.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Safety & premises
During nap time there two classrooms in which the mats were arranged right next to each other with no walk and work space for caregivers and children.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The vents in four classrooms were observed with dust and debris.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a bucket with water and a mop outside the infant room door in the outdoor play area. Note: The bucket and mop were removed.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Other
The sign in and out log has not been maintained. The initials of the parent/caregiver have not been done for the week. One classroom did not have the 11 children signed in; however, it was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
All the training certificates reviewed did not have an assessment tool to determine the information acquired from the training topics.
HHSC 746.1317(c)(3) — Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Other
There were no current infant feeding instructions for 8 infants.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Safety & premises
During nap time there two classrooms in which the mats were arranged right next to each other with no walk and work space for caregivers and children.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The vents in four classrooms were observed with dust and debris.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a bucket with water and a mop outside the infant room door in the outdoor play area. Note: The bucket and mop were removed.
HHSC 746.3701(8) — Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Other
The sign in and out log has not been maintained. The initials of the parent/caregiver have not been done for the week. One classroom did not have the 11 children signed in; however, it was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A school aged child was observed in a toddler room with a group of toddlers and infants between the ages of 12-17 months. The oldest child in the group was 5 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old. The oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A school aged child was observed in a toddler room with a group of toddlers and infants between the ages of 12-17 months. The oldest child in the group was 5 years old and the youngest child was 16 months old. The oldest child in the group was more than 18 months older than the youngest child.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-07. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants between the ages of 0-11 months. According the minimum standards ratio chart, the maximum number of children a caregiver may care for is 4. Note: A second caregiver stepped in the infant room during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Food & allergies
The feeding instructions available for review for three infants not yet ready for table food were not current.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were served their afternoon snack (cookies/crackers) on a bare table in a toddler room.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Soiled diapers were observed in a trash can without a cover in a toddler restroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash can was replaced with another that had a cover.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An electric fragrance wax warmer was observed in a toddler restroom. The wax warmer was connected on top of the hand washing sink accessible to children. A total of five electrical outlets without a safety cover were observed in different rooms. Seven cans of disinfecting wipes were observed under a children's hand washing sink in a toddler room. There was no latch on the doors preventing the cabinet from opening. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the wax warmer was removed from the children's restroom. Safety covers were placed on the electrical outlets. The disinfecting wipes were removed and stored out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-04.
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Safety & premises
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for two children with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Food & allergies
A list of each child s food allergies was not posted in the kitchen. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list was obtained and posted in the kitchen area.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-04.
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Illness & medication
2 of 10 children's files reviewed were missing the children's immunization record and 1 child's immunization record was not current. 1 of 10 children's files reviewed was missing the child's health care information.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Staff background & training
2 of 10 personnel files reviewed were missing documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was observed caring for 6 infants between the ages of 0-11 months. According the minimum standards ratio chart, the maximum number of children a caregiver may care for is 4. Note: A second caregiver stepped in the infant room during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Food & allergies
The feeding instructions available for review for three infants not yet ready for table food were not current.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children were served their afternoon snack (cookies/crackers) on a bare table in a toddler room.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Soiled diapers were observed in a trash can without a cover in a toddler restroom. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash can was replaced with another that had a cover.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
An electric fragrance wax warmer was observed in a toddler restroom. The wax warmer was connected on top of the hand washing sink accessible to children. A total of five electrical outlets without a safety cover were observed in different rooms. Seven cans of disinfecting wipes were observed under a children's hand washing sink in a toddler room. There was no latch on the doors preventing the cabinet from opening. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the wax warmer was removed from the children's restroom. Safety covers were placed on the electrical outlets. The disinfecting wipes were removed and stored out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-04.
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Safety & premises
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for review for two children with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Food & allergies
A list of each child s food allergies was not posted in the kitchen. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list was obtained and posted in the kitchen area.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-04.
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Illness & medication
2 of 10 children's files reviewed were missing the children's immunization record and 1 child's immunization record was not current. 1 of 10 children's files reviewed was missing the child's health care information.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-11.
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Staff background & training
2 of 10 personnel files reviewed were missing documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-07. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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