During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that a caregiver greeted all children with a hug and kiss but excluded one child. This same caregiver was observed on video footage talking to someone else in a connecting room while one child in care is at the other end of the room crying.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Environmental health
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During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash the hands of children after entering the operation from outdoor activities.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
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During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash children's hands after diapering.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
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During a DFPS investigation, it was determined by observing video footage that one caregiver who was counted in ratio fell asleep while caring for children during naptime.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
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During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver who was counted in ratio was observed on video footage to be using their cell phone multiple times on various days while caring for children.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Health or food records
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During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash their hands before feeding children in care.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
Official code
746.3415(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
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During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash their hands after diapering children in care.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Environmental health
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During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not have children wash their hands before eating.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash their hands after entering the operation from outdoor activities.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3415(9) - Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver who was counted in ratio was on their cell phone while they were caring for children.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was observed to pull children apart from each other and drag them across the floor, a few feet. In another instance, a caregiver is also observed to pull a child by their arm while the child is still sleeping after nap time
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was observed to pull children apart from each other and drag them across the floor, a few feet. In another instance, a caregiver is also observed to pull a child by their arm while the child is still sleeping after nap time
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver who was counted in ratio was on their cell phone while they were caring for children.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games