A 2 Z Learning Center
1323 S MAIN ST, Duncanville, TX 75137 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 175
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Peggy Russell
- Phone
- (972) 298-8958
- Regulated since
- Nov 21, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1114748 · number 1517812
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (6), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 16, 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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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two staff did not have water safety training. It was corrected when they completed the training during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1325(a)(2) — Documented annual training - Each child care center director if allow child access to swimming pool
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-29.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, the playground's loose field was below six inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two staff did not have water safety training. It was corrected when they completed the training during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1325(a)(2) — Documented annual training - Each child care center director if allow child access to swimming pool
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-29.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, the playground's loose field was below six inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-20. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 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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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the visit, there was an 11-month-old infant who was not strapped in the high chair. The caregiver put the straps on the 11-month-old infant upon request in the high chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the visit, there was an 11-month-old infant who was not strapped in the high chair. The caregiver put the straps on the 11-month-old infant upon request in the high chair.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 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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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the monitoring visit, there was one caregiver with an inactive background check. The caregiver was in the classroom supervising young children during naptime. The director submitted a background check while present, and the caregiver left the operation during the monitoring visit.
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 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, the school-age classroom was in the movie room watching a movie during naptime/rest time. The caregiver removed the children to the school-age classroom during the monitoring visit to the classroom to rest on their mats. The television was turned off in the movie room.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, there were two infants without feeding forms signed by the parent last dated in September and November of 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, two children did not have the food allergy emergency plan form available for review that is signed by the doctor and the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Staff background & training
During the monitor visit, there were two employees who did not have the first aid/CPR certificate available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the monitoring visit, there was one caregiver with an inactive background check. The caregiver was in the classroom supervising young children during naptime. The director submitted a background check while present, and the caregiver left the operation during the monitoring visit.
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 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, the school-age classroom was in the movie room watching a movie during naptime/rest time. The caregiver removed the children to the school-age classroom during the monitoring visit to the classroom to rest on their mats. The television was turned off in the movie room.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Other
During the monitoring visit, there were two infants without feeding forms signed by the parent last dated in September and November of 2024.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Safety & premises
During the monitoring visit, two children did not have the food allergy emergency plan form available for review that is signed by the doctor and the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-06-26.
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Staff background & training
During the monitor visit, there were two employees who did not have the first aid/CPR certificate available for review during the monitoring visit.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 7, 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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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 2, 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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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · 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 30, 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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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One classroom cabinet needs repair. Another cabinet in a classroom was missing two knobs. The outdoor grounds need mulch added to the surfaces. The barrier surrounding the large playground equipment needs repair. The slide area on the playground equipment mulch was low. The bathroom had an opening in the wall that needed covering.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver did not assist the toddler with washing their hands after diapering.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have an allergy form signed by the parent and the physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had a fire inspection on 12/1/2023. The operation completed the repairs, but the fire department has not returned to view the repairs to complete the annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide fire drills consistently up until July. The operation did not complete shelter or lock down drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
HHSC 746.5533 — 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-02.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of ten children did not have the health statement section complete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Illness & medication
Four out of ten children did not have up-to-date shot records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One classroom cabinet needs repair. Another cabinet in a classroom was missing two knobs. The outdoor grounds need mulch added to the surfaces. The barrier surrounding the large playground equipment needs repair. The slide area on the playground equipment mulch was low. The bathroom had an opening in the wall that needed covering.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver did not assist the toddler with washing their hands after diapering.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Safety & premises
Two children did not have an allergy form signed by the parent and the physician.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had a fire inspection on 12/1/2023. The operation completed the repairs, but the fire department has not returned to view the repairs to complete the annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide fire drills consistently up until July. The operation did not complete shelter or lock down drills.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detection system.
HHSC 746.5533 — 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-02.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of ten children did not have the health statement section complete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-10.
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Illness & medication
Four out of ten children did not have up-to-date shot records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-30. Correction verified 2024-09-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 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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Jan 25, 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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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement by verifying if a child needed to be transported from school to the daycare.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement by verifying if a child needed to be transported from school to the daycare.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of four employee files were missing updated annual training records.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The sinks that the caregivers use for diaper changing are also being used for washing bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One of the bathrooms was cluttered with many objects obstructing the access for children to use the restroom.The second bathroom had a urine like smell with a rug rolled up in a corner and plastic tubs in the bathroom. The floor was also filled with dirt like substances and the tissue on the floor.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Both of the vehicles that are being used for transportation do not have a child safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of four employee files were missing updated annual training records.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The sinks that the caregivers use for diaper changing are also being used for washing bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One of the bathrooms was cluttered with many objects obstructing the access for children to use the restroom.The second bathroom had a urine like smell with a rug rolled up in a corner and plastic tubs in the bathroom. The floor was also filled with dirt like substances and the tissue on the floor.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Both of the vehicles that are being used for transportation do not have a child safety alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had 18 out of 24 training hours avaliable for review.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
While present at inspection child care regulation inspector heard a caregiver yelling at children for discipline. This was corrected at inspection when child care regulation inspector brought this to the attention of the director and the director went into the classroom and redirected the caregiver. No further yelling was overheard during inspection.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the Licensing Parent Notification Poster posted and could not locate it during this inspection. Operation printed this item during inspection.
HHSC 746.401(7) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
A childs file did not have proof that the parents received a copy of the operational policies for the operation.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not document recent fire drill.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had 18 out of 24 training hours avaliable for review.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-30. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Other Serious
While present at inspection child care regulation inspector heard a caregiver yelling at children for discipline. This was corrected at inspection when child care regulation inspector brought this to the attention of the director and the director went into the classroom and redirected the caregiver. No further yelling was overheard during inspection.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the Licensing Parent Notification Poster posted and could not locate it during this inspection. Operation printed this item during inspection.
HHSC 746.401(7) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
A childs file did not have proof that the parents received a copy of the operational policies for the operation.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not document recent fire drill.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-23. Correction verified 2022-11-30.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 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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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 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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Sep 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 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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Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 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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Jan 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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