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Kidz Explorer Daycare and Learning Center, LLC

1610 S CAGE BLVD, Pharr, TX 78577-6365

Operation number:
1676174
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
64
License effective:
July 1, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Phone:
9567818775
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 53 available inspections for Kidz Explorer Daycare and Learning Center, LLC from September 17, 2021 through April 27, 2026.

23 inspections recorded violations, with 71 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 13, 2025 and involved background screening.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in nine inspections.

Six later inspections, from June 20, 2025 through April 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
53

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
71

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
52

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
8

Last 36 months

Local comparison

53 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78577

Compared to 51 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.34
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
8
Local average
0.33

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of four staff files reviewed is missing safe sleep / shaken baby training.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of four staff files reviewed have certificates that are not equivalent to a high school diploma.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 19, 2025
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Rodent droppings were observed on the kitchen floor and cabinets and a dead rat/mouse was found in a sticky strap inside a storage room.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, an individual with an ineligible background check determination has been present at the operation during operational hours.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course the investigation, permit holder's actions resulted in multiple deficiencies and included the provision of a forged document.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2025
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: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, building was treated for pests by a non-licensed individuals and operation was not treated by a licensed company during an on-going rodent issue.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Official code
746.3427
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two caregivers were providing care for five children in the toddler room. The youngest child is 8mo and oldest is 30 months old. Age difference between youngest and oldest child exceeds 18 months. There were a total of 15 children present at the operation.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 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
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; (C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; and (E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Official code
746.501(a)(26)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of four staff / contractor files reviewed is missing start date, orientation / policies received statements, preemployment affidavit and notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A total of 13 children were present at the operation. 6 children ages 15mo-35mo were combined in the toddler room. The age difference between the youngest child and oldest child exceed 18 months. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one oldest child was moved to the prek room.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
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
A child was placed in a high chair after misbehaving. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider removed child from high chair.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Prek classroom was observed out of control. Children were hiting each other, climbing onto furniture and window sill.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 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)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Six staff files were reviewed. One file is missing start date, center and personnel policies statement and orientation. Second file is missing foreign high school diploma. Third file is missing start date. Fourth file is start date, high school diploma, personnel / center policies statement, orientation and annual trainings (if applicable). Three out of six files reviewed are missing pre-employment affidavit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Children's attenance records incluing time of arrival / departure and employee or parent initials were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
Official code
746.805(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children were observed crying, climbing onto furniture, hitting each other and throwing toys.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 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
One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing 12 of annual training including 1 hr of Abuse / Neglect training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 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: Other violations
Report finding
A staff member counted towards ratio stepped out of room and into the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(B) - Meal preparation, except when 12 or fewer children are in care
Official code
746.1203(3)(B)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two staff members were providing care for 13 children ages 11mo to 4yo4mo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child was 41 months.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Staff member designated as person in charge was not aware of the assignment.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two staff members were providing care for 14 children ages 11mo to 3yo3mo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child was 27 months.
Correction deadline
February 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
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: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, children were out of control and without proper supervision. Children were observed crying, getting up from their chairs during breakfast, throwing toys and climbing onto furniture. A 3yo child was left unsupervised in the restroom.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, cleaning products are kept accessible to children. Cleaning products were observed on a low cabinet in the restroom and children were observed using restroom unsupervised.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the inspection, food items served during breakfast meal did not meet the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
746.3301(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: (18)(A) Benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (18) (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (18) (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(F)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A person in charge was designated during Director's absence, however, person in charge was absent at arrival and no other person had been designated as person in charge.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children in the prek room were observed crying, screaming, fighting and throwing toys. Children were not observed participating in planned activities.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A person in charge was not designated during Director's absence.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Broken toys and pieces of broken plastic were observed in the playground.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One out of two toilets in the girl's toddler restroom is out of service. The same toilet was observed dirty as well as the urinal in the boy's toddler restroom.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Exits out of the toddler and prek rooms were blocked with bookcases.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Official code
746.5209(c)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, caregivers step in and out of classrooms to tend to parent's needs during pick up time.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Official code
746.1203(3)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the of course the investigation, Directors failed to guide operation into compliance and were regularly absent during transition times.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, classrooms were out of control. Children were observed wandering in and out of classroom and climbing onto furniture.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined floors were not regularly cleaned and a rug was observed with multiple stains.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation's playground had broken toys.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A total of 15 children were present at the operation. A group of six children were combined for naptime ranging from 16mo to 3yo. Age different is over 18months.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff training reviewed and missing trainings on the following topics: Food Allergies Administering Medications Communicable Diseases Building and Physical Premises Safety
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Fourteen children ages 16mo-7yo were combined in the school-age room for naptime.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last Fire Inspection was conducted on 06/21/2022.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Children's Products Certiication Form was last certified / signed on 06/30/2022.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of six staff training records reviewed has a first aid / CPR certification that expired 4/7/2023.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
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
Six staff trainings records were reviewed. One of the files was not available for review at the time of the inspection. Two of the files are missing trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Administering Medications Emergency Preparednesses Communicable Diseases Building and Physical Premises Safety
Correction deadline
July 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunizations exemption affidavit.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Children ages 4mo-7yo were combined in one classroom. A total of 22 children were present at the operation.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was found that staff has placed children in highchairs and used safety straps to prevent children from getting up during time-out.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, children remain in highchairs for long periods of time and without activities.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions for 3 children not yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 11/6/2022, 12/5/2022 and 12/6/2022.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were children's bottles, gallon of water and formula container on the infant's hand washing sink. Note: Food items were removed from hand washing sink and formula was moved to the fridge in the kitchen.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was caring for 7 children ages 6mo, 7mo, 8mo, 13mo, 13mo, 14mo, 14mo. Note: A substitute caregiver arrived to operation to assist in the infant-age classroom.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Outdoor gate was locked. Caregiver supervising a group a children in the playground indicated key is located in the office.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
Official code
746.4309
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two children ages 4mo and 11mo were observed asleep with a blanket.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There are two slides in the playground; one with a height of 24 in and the second with a height of 21 inches. There is no surfacing surrounding the slides.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Active play space and equipment checks were last documented 6/15/2022.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There are two slides in the playground; one with a height of 24 in and the second with a height of 21 inches. There is no surfacing surrounding the slides.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Napping mats are labeled with the children's names on both sides but do not have a way to distinguish the floor from the child's side. Cribs and play-yards in the infant room are not labeled with the children's names.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
Official code
746.4503(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
No carbon monoxide and fire extinguisher checks have not been conducted nor documented for 2022. Last fire drill was documented on 6/3/2022, per provider a fire drill was conducted during July but was not documented.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Girl's school-age and toddler restrooms have trash cans without lids. Used toilet paper and a diaper were observed in the trash cans.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
One out of six staff training records reviewed is missing transportation training.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2022
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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)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of five staff training records is missing trainings on the following topics: communicable diseases
Correction deadline
October 14, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two caregivers were caring for 19 children ages 13 months to 4 years old. Age difference between youngest and oldest child was over 18 months.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Five electric outlets were observed with covers in the prek room. Three staff purses were observed on a table in the prek room, area is accessible to children.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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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
Children's Products Recall list was reviewed and certified on 12/4/2019.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two of the restrooms are currently out of service and have storage items in them. Another restroom has a toilet out of service. Diaper changing mat in the infant room is torn. During inspection, a potty chair in the girl's restroom was observed with urine in it.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Three 2yo children were sited in bucket seats. All three children are mobile and able to seat in a regular chair and their feet reached the floor. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children were removed from bucket seats and given a place to seat with regular chair.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2505(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Official code
746.2505(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four out of five staff files reviewed are missing: Hired Date Notarized Affidavit Orientation Statement Personnel and Center Policy Statement One staff files has a foreign high school that has not been translated to identify its equivalent to a high school diploma/GED.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of five children's records is missing immuizatioin records.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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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 training
Report finding
Two out of five staff training records are missing trainings on the following topics: transportation safe sleep/shaken baby/early brain development hazardous materials allergies medications emergency preparedness building safety communicable diseases
Correction deadline
October 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of five staff records reviewed are missing CPR training. One staff member is missing first aid training.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1329(c)(1)(B) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes renewal date and expiration date
Official code
746.1329(c)(1)(B)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A list of the children being transported was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
September 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last fire drill and fire extinguisher check was conducted on 05/2021. No CO detector checks have been conducted nor documented for 2021. Note: A CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted during inspection.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained during course of investigation; a caregiver grabs children by their arms to sit them down on their chairs. On one occasion this lead to a child hitting his/her face with the back of the chair.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805