Stepping Stones Academy
706 N KINGS HWY, Wake Village, TX 75501 · Bowie County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kimberly Allen
- Phone
- (903) 832-0596
- Regulated since
- Sep 29, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1391330 · number 1730570
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2022 | 26 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (6), Food & allergies (1), Other (11) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was observed that one of the five classrooms used for children was lacking a current activity plan. The activity plan posted was from 3/22.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(1) — Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed observed the operation had air return grates and trash on the floor in several classrooms.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that in the restroom there was a trashcan with dirty pull ups and feces accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Illness & medication
It was observed on medication authorization form used.The children's last names were lacking to whom the medication was administered to.
HHSC 746.3805(c)(1) — Medication Records - Name of Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Safety & premises
During the review of children's records three of ten children were lacking completed admission forms. The children were missing complete address for emergency contact, school information for school age children and/or medical authorization.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-06-18.
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Other
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was observed the staff were not using sanitizing solution to sanitize potty chairs that were used during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(5) — Sanitize Potty-Chairs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed during inspection that the changing pad in a classroom had rips in the top and side.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-22.
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Other
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three of the four classrooms in use during inspection were lacking a current activity plan.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough it was observed that there were broken door frams, air return grate was broken, a hole in a door in classroom, restroom with broken toilet and toilet paper on the floor. During the inspection the toilet paper was picked up from the floor.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Illness & medication
During the review of immunization records 4 of 10 children were lacking update immunization records. A list of children and missing immunizations were left with operation.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-02.
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Other
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff had not used good judgement when she placed her back to child when they were sleeping during naptime nor use self control when a parent confronted her about not wanting to take their child so they could leave the classroom.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
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Other
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a staff while supervising children was using their cell phone for personal business while caring for a group of children.
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 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
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Safety & premises
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was determined that the staff in the classroom did not promptly attend to a child who was crying in their crib during naptime.
HHSC 746.2401(4) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
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Other Serious
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During my walkthrough I observed a caregiver after changing a child's diaper and cleaning the changing table did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when they washed their hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed during the walkthrough that a child after their diaper change did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver assisted the child with washing their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-14. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed during the walk through in the older infant room that the rubber baseboard was missing exposing sheetrock, an octogan sitting area had rips making in unable to sanitize if soiled. In the hallway leading to school age classroom the return air vent was dirty. (photos taken)
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed in the older infant classroom that the changing table pad had rips making the changing table pad from being non-absorbent.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Other
It was observed on the playground taht an wire that contacts to the air condition was accessible to children. The wire had black electric tape on the spliced wire.
HHSC 746.3701(2) — Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the walk through the emergency exit doors located in the both school age classroom, toddler classroom were the dead bolt was locked and was unable to be unlocked except by a key. The pre-k classroom emergency door was dead lock was lock that did not require a key. This was corrected at inspection when they were unlocked.
HHSC 746.5209(b) — Doors to Fenced Area Easily Opened By Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-04. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was obseved that the toddler classroom was lacking an activity plan posted in their classroom.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Other
It was observed that a slide measuring 28" was present on the playground with no loosefill.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
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Other
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May 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that the infant room was over ratio by three children. This was corrected at inspection when the children were moved to another classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-31. Correction verified 2022-04-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed that the corner on the doorway leading into Pre-K classroom was missing sheetrock and the wall was peeling. There was food on the floor in the corner in the walkway of the school age classroom. There was an open package of graham crackers laying on counter in the toddler classroom and a open bottle of apple juice was on a shelf in the school age classroom. Also, in the school age classroom there were two extension cords on the floor that could cause a tripping hazard. (Photo taken) The food was swept up off the floor, open food was removed from classroom and placed in garbage and extension cords were removed from the classroom.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-22. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Safety & premises
In the Pre-K 3's classroom a power strip that was laying on a low shelf was lacking plug covers on open plugs. The director corrected both during inspection when plug covers were placed in the power strip.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-22. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Other
Three of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete address and/or phone number for Physican on their admission form.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Other
Three of Twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete school address and/or phone number. This was corrected at inspection when the director wrote the address and/or phone number on admission form.
HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-22.
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Other
One of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection was lacking a date of admission on their admission form. This was corrected when the director wrote the date on the admission form.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-22.
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Safety & premises
Four of twelve children's files reviewed at inspection were lacking a complete addreess for their emergency contact person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Other Serious
One of twelve children's files reviewed was lacking phone numbers for persons listed on admission forms as person child is allowed to be release to.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-22. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Other
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address/or phone number for health care professional on parent statement for health statement.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during interviews that a caregiver did not use good judgement when they had placed their arm around a child's neck and over their mouth preventing the child from being able to breath properly.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-18. Correction verified 2022-05-02.
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Other Serious
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During a review of records it was observed infant feeding instructions had not been updated since 12/2021 for 3 children in the infant classroom that are not on table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed during inspection that paper towels were not present in two classroom. Caregivers informed licensing that they use hand sanitizer or baby wipes to wash children and caregivers hands.
HHSC 746.3419 — Handwashing Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed in the toddler restroom a bottle of drano was laying on the floor behind the door in the bathroom and in a classroom that is used as a pathway a wooden pumpkin wiith a wooden stake was laying on the floor. (Photos taken) This was corrected when the director removed both the drano bottle and the pumpkin from the classroom/bathroom.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking a policy on physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking proof that parent was provided with a copy of operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking emergency medical authorization including doctor or medical facility information.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Other
Two of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking a complete address for the child.
HHSC 746.605(2) — Required Admission Information - Address and Phone Number
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Safety & premises
Two of twelve children's files reviewed were lacking a complete address for their emergency contact person.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Other
Three of twelve children's files reviewed during inspection were lacking doctor information and/or parent signature that their child had been examined wiith past year.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Illness & medication Serious
Three of twelve children files reviewed during inspection were lacking current immunizations records. A list was left with director of children and missing immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-21.
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Food & allergies
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Dec 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that the operation had not conducted a fire inspection in November after they received their initial permit.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-14. Correction verified 2021-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed in several classrooms emergency and evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected when the director posted them.
HHSC 746.401(4) — Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-09. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Safety & premises
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