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Dumas Discovery Center

310 E 1ST ST, Dumas, TX 79029-2730

Operation number:
229012
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Moore
Capacity:
92
License effective:
September 25, 1987
Hours:
05:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8069356219
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 42 available inspections for Dumas Discovery Center from January 10, 2022 through August 17, 2026.

24 inspections recorded violations, with 87 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 20, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Three later inspections, from May 1, 2026 through August 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
42

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
87

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
64

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
13

Last 36 months

Local comparison

42 total inspections vs 7 local median in 79029

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.07
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
55%
Local median
50%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
56%

Repeated topics

This provider
13
Local average
2.89

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Staff were observed using baby wipes instead of an EPA regulated sanitizing product when cleaning the diaper changing pad.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 15 children in care, and the youngest child in the classroom was 11 months of age and the oldest was 9 years old, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.
Correction deadline
September 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 13 children in a classroom with the youngest child being 11 months of age and the oldest being 9 years of age, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The condition regarding the children's files was not in compliance because there were six children's files that did not have the HHSC Form 7260 (checklist) that is required to show that the file was reviewed prior to the child's first day of care. Three of these children's files did not have the HHSC form 7260 completed at all. A new staff hired on 8/11/2025 did not have proof of orientation being provided within 7 days of being hired. **The children's files were corrected at inspection when the HHSC form was completed for the children and placed in the files. The orientation was corrected at inspection when it was completed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child file was reviewed and the child was missing the most current immuinzations for the file.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last gas inspection was due by 7/5/2025, as it is every 2 years and it was last completed on 7/5/2023. **This was corrected at inspection when the gas inspection was completed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation allowed children that are younger than five years of age to play at the side of the building in between the playground and the building as well as the area where drop off occurs for children during the late mornings. These areas are not fenced in and therefore, cannot be used for outdoor time by children that are younger than school age.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During a field trip to the park and the movies, the staff that were present did not have the emergency medical consent forms and emergency contact information for each child on the field trip as required.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3001(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
Official code
746.3001(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation training was past due for two staff that provided transportation to children during the inspection. This was due by 3/6/2025 by one caregiver and the other by 5/29/2025 for the other caregiver.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An individual was present and in direct care of children prior to notification of eligibility being received.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Six children did not have dates on the HHSC Form 7260 that is required to show when the file was reviewed.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
All the children's files were reviewed and the HHSC Form 7260 was utilized as a checklist and log for each child; however, a child that the first date of admission date was 4/22/2025 did not have all the admission information for the file as it was missing the emergency contact address listed for the individual by the parent. **This was corrected at inspection when the director filled out the address that was provided by the child's parent.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child file that was reviewed did not have up to date immunizations in file. One child file that was review did not have any immunization record in file for review. **The child's parent that was missing the up to date immunization provided a copy for the file at inspection.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child file reviewed did not have the address required for the emergency contact individual listed by the parent.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Children's files were reviewed and the HHSC Form 7260 that must be utilized as a checklist and a log that must be created to document each record that was audited, the date of the audit, and the person performing the audit but the checklists (Form 7260) was not completed for two children who began care on 4/10/2025. Additionally, there were two children files that were missing the required health statements in the file as required by the probation conditions. All personnel file weres reviewed and one staff file did not have the required training sheet completed as required for the probation condition. All staff files were evaluated for the required pre and post tests of the sub-chapters listed for the probation conditions and three staff files were missing proof of the pre-test and post-test in their file and therefore, were not available for review.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver with the complete annual training year of 2/29/2024 - 2/29/2025 was lacking the required health topics.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Children's files were reviewed and the HHSC Form 7260 that must be utilized as a checklist and a log that must be created to document each record that was audited, the date of the audit, and the person performing the audit but the checklists (Form 7260) used did not have the information of the person that audited or the date it was audited. Additionally, there were five children that did not have HHSC Form 7260 completed at all for their file audit. All personnel file weres reviewed and three were missing the required training sheet as required for the probation condition in the file for three staff.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two infants were observed sleeping in swings, restrictive devices, at inspection.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three children files that were reviewed were missing information for the authorization for emergency medical attention. **One file was corrected at inspection when the parent provided the information and it was filed.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A staff file was reviewed and did not have all the required 24 hours of pre-service in file. The training observed was for the 8 hours completed that permitted the staff to be in the classroom but the remaining 16 hours of pre-service were lacking. The staff has been employed as of 6/28/2024 and cannot be in the classroom until the remaining 16 hours are completed.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two staff of the operation that do not have a valid high school diploma or GED and were not following the conditions of a current waiver were left in charge of the operation when the director was not present. Additionally, the documentation that provides proof of board members being present at the operation with the director was not able to be observed upon request as required for the current waiver.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
Official code
745.8311(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director left two staff members in charge of the operation and went against a current waiver that restricts them being in charge and did not review the waiver conditions with them as well.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children's files reviewed did not any information provided by the parent for the authorization for emergency medical attention in file.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two files reviewed did not have proof of orientation being received.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A total of five staff files were reviewed and did not have pre-service in file, including two of the staff not having the pre-service for staff that are working with children that are younger than 24 months. Two of the staff were observed in the classroom during inspection.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child file reviewed did not have any immunizations in file for review. One child file reviewed did not have up to date immunizations in file.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Nap mats for a classroom did not have the names on them. **This was corrected at inspection when the staff wrote the child's names on the nap mats.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During a field trip to the park, the staff that were present did not have identifiable a shirt, nametag, or other identification listing the name of the child-care center and the child-care centers telephone number; not did the children have information that identified them to the center. Additionally, the first aid kit taken to the field trip was not complete as it was missing a thermometer. Lastly, the staff were observed not having physical items with information that list the children present and counting children.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3001(4) - Field Trips -First Aid Kit
Official code
746.3001(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One child file was not available for review at inspection.
Correction deadline
August 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have proof of CPR training and First Aid training at all in the file.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Children were observed playing in play equipment at a park that did not meet safety requirements as anchoring devices were exposed and placed children at risk.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
Official code
746.4601(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A six month old infant was observed sleeping swaddled in a play yard.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A classroom with four older children that were observed using one of the infant rooms as a passageway to do various activities outside of the classroom during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(6) - Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway
Official code
746.2403(6)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
A change in classrooms has been made and change in space has occurred for the facility. This change occurred prior to notification Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two staff files reviewed did not have proof of orientation being received by the staff.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A staff was observed at inspection, in the classroom, with direct access to children, and when the file was reviewed there was no proof of current First Aid training in file.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four caregiver's files did not have a high school diploma or equivalent in file for review. Eight staff files reviewed did not have the pre-employment affidavit in file for review.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of pre-service training in file for review as required.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers did not have proof of CPR training and First Aid training at all in the file. Additionally, two caregivers did not have the instructor ID as required provided on the CPR/First Aid training card in file.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver was in a classroom with children and did not meet the age requirement of being 18 years of age and is not enrolled in a child-care program approved by TEA/TEPSAC.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
Official code
746.1109(b)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child in care did not have a food allergy plan in file that required a plan in file by the doctor.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One child file was not available for review at inspection.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
All the children files reviewed were missing the required information regarding water safety activities and proof that the parent's right have been provided to parents. Two children's files did not have a complete the section entirely completed with the information with the child's physician or an emergency-care facility. One child file was missing the emergency contact address for the individual provided by the child in file. One child file did not have the required parent signature on the child admission form.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child file reviewed did not have the current immunizations in file.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four children files were reviewed and did not have special care accommodations in file for review.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2202(1) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
Official code
746.2202(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two employees were present at inspection and the operation does not have notification of eligibility for the individuals prior to allowing them to be present at the operation.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan included in the operational policies is not complete and was missing information.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The operational policies provided did not include information to the parents about the following: immunization requirements for children, transportation, water activities, field trips, procedures for parent review of CCR reports and how to access rules, instructions for contacting CCR office/online and TX abuse and neglect hotline, breastfeeding provisions, vaccine preventable diseases, and support of inclusive services. Additionally, the policies regarding promotion of physical activity and the policy for preventing and responding to abuse and neglect were missing information.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Official code
746.501(a)(11)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policies, including the emergency preparedness plan, were not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file did not have this completed and in file and the caregivers were observed in direct care of children during the inspection.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A staff file was reviewed and proof of orientation on required items was lacking as well as there was no photo identification in file. **This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child's file was reviewed and it did not have any information regarding the emergency medical authorization in file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
Four individuals were listed on the operation's background check list and had not been inactivated within seven days of their termination date. The individuals' termination dates ranged from two weeks being gone to two months. **This was corrected at inspection when the individuals were inactivated at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policies were not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file did not have this completed and in file.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation training for one staff was not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policies were not available for review at inspection.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation training for one staff was not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation training for one staff was not available for review upon request. The other staff that was previously providing transportation will no longer provide transportation unless transportation training is obtained first.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most current Child Care Regulation Inspection form, for the inspection conducted on 10/12/2023, had not been posted. Additionally, the current staff list posted is not current as it was missing the name for a staff who has been employed a little over a week. *The employee list was corrected at inspection when the staff name was written by the person in charge.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file did not have this completed and in file.
Correction deadline
December 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation training the two staff that have been providing transportation to children was not in file for review.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The first aid kit was not complete as it was missing the thermometer in the vehicle used for transporting children. **This was corrected when the staff placed a thermometer in the first aid kit in the vehicle being used to transport children.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The current list of children being transported was evaluated. The first aid kit was not complete as it was missing the thermometer.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation training was not available for review for the two staff that have been providing transportation to children upon request.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The child records were reviewed that did not have information in the file regarding the child being able to swim without assistance. Two of these files were not able to be reviewed upon request.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Official code
746.605(10)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The two caregiver's files that were missing the high school diplomas or equivalent in file were not able to be reviewed upon request.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most current Child Care Regulation Inspection form, for the inspection conducted on 10/5/2023, had not been posted.
Correction deadline
October 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The following were not available for review at inspection: The last two weeks of monthly playgrounds and grounds checklist were available for review. The last week of attendance records for staff was available for review. The last week of sign in and out logs for children in care was available for review. The most recent Texas Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program report was not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policies were not available for review at inspection.
Correction deadline
November 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Children were observed being transported to school by a staff and the following were not taken when the children were transported: the list of children that were transported during inspection had not been completed and the first-aid kit was not complete as it was missing the thermometer.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Six child records did not have information in the file regarding the child being able to swim without assistance.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Official code
746.605(10)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation training was not available for the two staff that have been providing transportation to children.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregiver's files did not have high school diplomas or equivalent in file for review.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 16 children in a classroom with the youngest child being 16 months of age and the oldest being 9 years of age, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children under the age of two years old, were observed participating in screen time.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operational policies, including the complete emergency preparedness plan, was not available for review upon request.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There were 22 children in a classroom with the youngest child being 14 months of age and the oldest being 11 years of age, therefore, this exceeds the 18 month age gap of the youngest infant present.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Children were observed in various classrooms participating in centers and waiting to transition to other activities while sitting on high chairs for extended amounts of times.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child who is listed to have a diagnosed food allergy did not have a diagnosed food allergy plan in file for review.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Six child records did not have information in the file regarding the child being able to swim without assistance.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Official code
746.605(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The following were not availabe for review at inspection: The last three months of the monthly building and grounds checklists. The last three months of attendance records for staff. The last three months of sign in and out logs for children in care. The most recent Texas Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program report.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
746.801(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children in care were observed participating in screen time for longer than the one hour permitted.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Official code
746.2207(c)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children under the age of two years old, were observed participating in screen time.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Children were observed being transported to school by a staff and the following were not taken when the children were transported: the list of children that were transported; the emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child that was transported; the parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported; and a first-aid kit.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Toddlers were observed in chairs that had straps and they were not strapped in.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The last sanitation inspection was conducted on 1/5/2022 and is required to be completed annually, or by 1/5/2023, and therefore, it is past due.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)