It was observed at inspection, that a caregiver was left responsible for two group of children that were in 2 different classrooms. This prevented the caregiver from being able to supervise both groups within physical proximity and intervene at a given moment.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A classroom was observed eating lunch and they were not strapped in on the seats per manufacturing instructions.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
The operation allowed children that are younger than five years of age to play in the front of the building. The front area is not fenced in and therefore, cannot be used for outdoor time by children that are younger than school age.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation allowed children to play in front of the building prior to notifying Child Care Regulation of this change and it had not been approved as outdoor space for the operation.
The emergency drills required to be practiced and documented were reviewed and the operation lacked documentation for fire drills and additional monthly checks for January through September 2024.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff file were reviewed and did not all the required 24 hours of pre-service in file, including pre-service for staff that are working with children that are younger than 24 months and only had 8 hours of pre-service completed.
Correction deadline
October 10, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff was missing 3 hours for the completed annual training year of 9/20/2023 - 9/20/2024.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The children have been transported and the emergency medical information has not been taken when the children have been transported. **The operation made copies of the emergency medical information and placed in the binder taken to transport children. This is in compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A staff that has been employed since 8/12/2024 did not have the a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985) and the Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912) completed in file when the file was reviewed. **The form 2912 was completed at inspection. This is in compliance.
A large playground equipment that requires at least 6 feet all around the structure overlapped with another structure that has rotating seats and that play structure required at least 7 feet of use zone all around structure. Therefore, there should be at least 13 feet in between the two play structures of use zone. Also in the playground area, a mini trampoline was observed that did not have the required use zone for the structure. Multiple slides were observed being used by children and use zone of 6 feet was not followed for the slides. Additionally, a Little Tyke composite structure being used in the toddlers classroom had a bucket seat attached to a slide did not have the required use zone for the bucket seat or the slide and was positioned next to a wall.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
Official code
746.4813(c)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A large playground equipment that has three slides that requires at least 6 inches of loose fill did not have the required loose-fill. A rotating equipment that requires at least 6 inches of loose fill did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill for the structure and anchoring supports were observed not anchored. Multiple slides were observed that were taller than 20 inches and did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill. Additionally, there is a mini trampoline that did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill for it. Lastly, there was a Little Tyke composite structure observed in the younger toddlers classroom that has a bucket seat attached to a slide and this structure did not have the required loose fill of 6 inches for it.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A playground equipment that required at least 6 inches of loose fill did not have the required loose-fill.
Correction deadline
July 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The infant playground area did not have a gate, therefore, the play area is not full enclosed.
Correction deadline
July 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A playground equipment did not have the required 6 feet of use zone for two swings. It required 14 feet away from the fence and it was 7 feet away from the fence. Additionally, there are two slides on the play equipment that require 6 feet of use zone and had items in the use zone.
Correction deadline
July 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
One staff was lacking 4 clock hours for the annual training year of the required 30 clock hours in the annual training year of 5/12/2023 - 5/12/2024.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A staff employed did not have at least six of the required 30 annual training hours that must come from instructor-led training in the annual training year of 5/9/2023 - 5/9/2024. The staff also did not the following required topics: emergency preparedness; storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials; building and physical premises.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have up to date immunizations or the immunization exemption in file for review.
Correction deadline
June 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have a food allergy plan in file and has a diagnosed food allergy.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 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: Health or food records
Report finding
A child in care did not have a health statement in file for review and the child has attended care longer than 12 months. **This was corrected at inspection when the parent emailed the health statement to the operation and it was placed in the child's file.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendance records for the director was not available for review at inspection.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Six children files were missing child admission information related to water activities and school information not filled out for three children. One child did not have parent signature on the information for the authorization for emergency medical attention, two children did not have information for the physician in the emergency medical authorization section provided by the parent. Two children did not have the food allergy section completed by the parent.
Correction deadline
May 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A group/classroom of children was not directly supervised by the only caregiver in the building as the caregiver was not in the classroom the entire time.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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: Sleep safety
Report finding
Adequate lighting was not observed in a classroom used for children to nap in. **This was corrected at inspection when a lamp that was turned on was directed into the classroom where the children were sleeping in.
Cleaning supplies that state "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the restroom used by children.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's product certification form was last completed on 1/23/2023 and was past due as it is required to be completed at least once annually. **This was corrected at inspection by the operation when the form was completed.
Several car seats that are used to transport children were expired.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Official code
746.5607(b)
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 emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child that was transported. Additionally, the first-aid kit used when transporting children was not complete as it was missing the first aid guide and thermometer. Additionally, the first aid kit in the building was missing the first aid guide. **The first aid kit for the vehicle and the building were corrected at inspection.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver washed children's hands but did not use running water as the children were washing their hands in the same bowl of soapy water with a wash cloth.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
746.3419
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff did not have all required 24 clock hours for the annual training year of 9/20/2022 - 9/20/2023 . The individual was missing 3 clock hours.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One child was observed going to the restroom and the primary caregiver present and in charge of the child did not have physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness. Additionally, two children were taken to the restroom and a classroom was left unsupervised and unattended by the primary caregiver of the group. A group/classroom of children was not directly supervised by the only caregiver in the building as the caregiver was not in the classroom the entire time.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A staff file was reviewed and the staff was missing six clock hours of the 30 required clock hours in the annual training year of 5/9/2022 - 5/9/2023.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children's files were reviewed and they were missing an up to date immunization record.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two children's files reviewed and they were missing health statement in the file and the child has been enrolled longer than twelve months.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Adequate lighting was not observed in a classroom used for children to nap in.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of added space to a classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two individuals listed on the operation's background check list that require to be inactivated using that haven't been associated with the operation since middle of December were still listed, and this is longer than the required 7 days of their termination date that they have to inactivated. **This was corrected at inspection when the individuals were inactivated.
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
Diaper changes were observed at inspection and the diaper changing surface was not properly sanitized after any of the diaper changes observed.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child file was reviewed and did not have current immunizations in file.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies and other items that state "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the restroom used by children. Additionally, the trash cans did not have lids on them to keep garbage inaccessible to children.
The operation had various indoor and outdoor hazards identified at inspection. The playground had a toy car with sharp edges from broken pieces of the toy. A piece of concrete protrudes out of the dirt at an upward angle creating a large tripping hazard. Two classrooms had mop buckets or bowls of water in reach of children with cleaning solution.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changes were observed at inspection and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized after any of the diaper changes.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Staff were observed conducting diaper changes at inspection but did not wash their hands afterwards. Additionally, staff helped children with wiping their noses but did not wash their hands after.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies was lacking information related to the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, suscreen and insect repellant application expectations and the link to the minimum standards.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The second director has not completed annual trainings from her training year of 8/11/2020-8/11/2021. The first director had not completed the following training topics within her annual training year of 5/9/2021-5/9/2022: Food Allergies, Abuse and Neglect, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Emergency Preparedness.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have any training certificates available for review from her last annual training year.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An individual was the sole caregiver of a toddler classroom without an eligible background check result.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2022
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The director has not kept or maintained monthly checklists of the building and grounds.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not sanitize a diaper-changing pad after changing a child's diaper.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The director was unaware of the hazards present in storing a propane tank inside the building. She also did not report a fire that took place on the premises to Licensing.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not report to Licensing a fire that took place on the premises.
Three children enrolled did not have immunization records on file for review. Two children did not have an address listed for their local hospital.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2021
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: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver with an annual training year of 4/15/2020- 4/15/2021 was missing 19 clock hours of training. One caregiver that was hired on 3/11/2021 did not have orientation, a high school diploma, or a signed affidavit on file for review.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was working in a young toddler classroom without an eligible background check. She was the only caregiver in the classroom.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
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