During the investigation visit, I observed children entering the eating area without washing their hands before being served breakfast. I observed the children sit down and eat their breakfast without handwashing or using hand sanitizer.
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. The victim was not identified by the driver for entering the vehicle or getting off the vehicle based on the driver's student list of names being transported to the operation from the elementary campus.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Official code
746.5605(3)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. The operation did not notify the childcare licensing regulations regarding the victim being left in the vehicle at the operation.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. The victim was left in the operation vehicle unattended. The victim exited the vehicle through the emergency door open independently.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
When the elementary school sent a child to on site after school program by an error, the driver failed to confirm with the parent or the daycare center, if the child needed to be picked up by the daycare.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2701(4) - Care Requirements for School-age - Caregiver Aware of Arrival/Departure
Official code
746.2701(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
This standard was evaluated with regard to an investigation, and a violation was found. The operation did not have the victim's name listed on the sign-in sheet for pickup from the after-school program.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
The operation did not provide documentation for the carbon monoxide monthly documentation.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 25, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(4) - Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
Official code
746.5537(a)(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
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The operation has two transportation vehicles that need repairs to their seatbelt. The first vehicle was missing the safety latch for the seat belt to go into for safety. The second vehicle did not have the safety latch to place the seat belt inside once a child was in the seat.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(c) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Secure Each Child in Appropriate System According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.5607(c)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The fire extinguisher on the transportation vehicles was not working properly. One fire extinguisher stated it was empty and needed to be recharged.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has a food allergy list with fourteen children's names listed as allergies. The operation was not able to provide documentation of the FARE or doctor notice regarding the food allergies.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 17, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
One infant was in a baby walker with wheels, exploring the infant classroom. There was another baby walker with wheels in the classroom that was not in use.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Official code
746.2415(a)(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation has three bus drivers without transportation training hours and two directors without transportation training hours.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
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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: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of six files did not have up-to-date shot records.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant classroom had six infants with one caregiver. The children's ages were 10 months, 13 months, 15 months, (2) 23 months, and 21 months. The specific age is 15 months. The operation placed another caregiver in the classroom to make the class in ratio during the monitor visit.
The standard was evaluated as it relates to the allegation. As a result of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took inappropriate pictures of a child. Therefore, the abuse and neglect standard is found deficient.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited