America's Choice Children's Center
8116 ANTOINE DR, Houston, TX 77088 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Dora Garcia-Garduno
- Phone
- (281) 445-2221
- Regulated since
- Feb 23, 2017
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1269709 · number 1646841
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The director's attendance records were not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The director's attendance records were not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 18, 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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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation successfully repaired the playground gate; however, the old replaced gate was left leaning against the fence in the play area. CCR also observed broken concrete, a rug that had bunched up, and a broken scooter in the play area, all of which were accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation successfully repaired the playground gate; however, the old replaced gate was left leaning against the fence in the play area. CCR also observed broken concrete, a rug that had bunched up, and a broken scooter in the play area, all of which were accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-05.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The playground back gate's T-hinge is broken, preventing the gate from closing. This issue allows animals or individuals to enter the property and a child to leave the premises.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 12, 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 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A group of children specified age group 12-17 months old the caregiver allowed children to watch a video on a tablet that was hanging on the wall while children waited for lunch. Corrected: When the caregiver turned it off and read a book to the children.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A group of children specified age group 12-17 months old the caregiver allowed children to watch a video on a tablet that was hanging on the wall while children waited for lunch. Corrected: When the caregiver turned it off and read a book to the children.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Other
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Oct 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation playground does not have the required six inch of surfacing around the play structure.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation playground does not have the required six inch of surfacing around the play structure.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for a caregiver. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-02-12.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for a caregiver. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-02-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers lacked the educational requirements on file.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Staff background & training
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
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Records & paperwork
Some of admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
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Records & paperwork
One personnel file lacked the required notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four caregivers lacked the educational requirements on file.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Staff background & training
The documented annual training hours/certificates provided for review did not include training on the following required topics in Health and Safety for the director. 1. emergency preparedness 2. communicable diseases to include immunizations 3. administering medication 4. preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 5. building and physical premises safety and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
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Records & paperwork
Some of admission forms used were outdated. The admission forms do not capture the required minimum standards changes of March 2023.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
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Records & paperwork
One personnel file lacked the required notarized affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The transportation training for the 2nd director was last completed on 03/07/21.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The transportation training for the 2nd director was last completed on 03/07/21.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that all the children were not accounted for when they exited the van into the operation.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence that the caregiver, who parked the vehicle, did not have a list of the children when this incident occurred.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver neglectfully supervised a child.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence to show that all the children were not accounted for when they exited the van into the operation.
HHSC 746.5605(4) — AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on the preponderance of the evidence obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, it was found that there was sufficient evidence that the caregiver, who parked the vehicle, did not have a list of the children when this incident occurred.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(1) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 13, 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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Dec 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 15 children napping, ages 15 months to 2 years old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old. With this specified age group one caregiver can supervise 11 children. This was corrected at inspection when the youngest child was moved to the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-06. Correction verified 2022-12-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were 15 children napping, ages 15 months to 2 years old with one caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old. With this specified age group one caregiver can supervise 11 children. This was corrected at inspection when the youngest child was moved to the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-06. Correction verified 2022-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff files observed contained training from an online source.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Other
A total of five infant feeding instructions were observed that were not updated. Infant feeding instructions observed were dated: -09/01/2022 -09/06/2022 -08/31/2022 -09/27/2022 -09/19/2022
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
One food allergy plan observed did not include the parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
There are nails observed protruding from a wooded gate that posed as a hazard to children in care. There was a broken board observed hanging from the wooded gate. A water hose was observed unraveled which poses as a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area observed did not have adequate amount of mulch near the grounded area of the slide. The mulch observed was displaced, and/or removed due to rain or lack of maintenance on three separates areas of the playground. The mulch observed was less than 9 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Safety & premises
One child's file observed did not include the child's physician information for contact in case of an emergency. The child's file did not contain the physician's name, address, and/or telephone number. The child's file did not contain the emergency care facility either.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other
One child's file observed did not include a health statement. The child's enrollment date is documented as 05/31/2022.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five staff files observed contained training from an online source.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-15.
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Other
A total of five infant feeding instructions were observed that were not updated. Infant feeding instructions observed were dated: -09/01/2022 -09/06/2022 -08/31/2022 -09/27/2022 -09/19/2022
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-09. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
One food allergy plan observed did not include the parent signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
There are nails observed protruding from a wooded gate that posed as a hazard to children in care. There was a broken board observed hanging from the wooded gate. A water hose was observed unraveled which poses as a tripping hazard.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-15. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor area observed did not have adequate amount of mulch near the grounded area of the slide. The mulch observed was displaced, and/or removed due to rain or lack of maintenance on three separates areas of the playground. The mulch observed was less than 9 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Safety & premises
One child's file observed did not include the child's physician information for contact in case of an emergency. The child's file did not contain the physician's name, address, and/or telephone number. The child's file did not contain the emergency care facility either.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other
One child's file observed did not include a health statement. The child's enrollment date is documented as 05/31/2022.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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