At the time of the inspection an infant under the age of 12 months was observed with a pacifier clip line attached to their clothing while they slept in the crib. The clip was removed immediately by the caregiver.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
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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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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At the time of the inspection no infants present had current written feeding instructions signed by their parents.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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At the time of the inspection a play equipment structure modeled after a fire truck had warped siding that created a gap where two pieces of the siding met. This gap was small enough for children's fingers to be caught in.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Official code
746.4601(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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At the time of the inspection the playground structure had a crack in a side panel that was small, but had a rough edge and a second panel was secured with bolts that extended 8 threads out from the structure. The bolts were on the exterior portion of the panel and not easily accessed by children, but would be reachable by children's hands. On the playground area there was a loose pile of 2 garden hoses.
Based on information obtained through investigation, staff were aware of an incident occurring and did not take steps to report the occurrence to Childcare Regulation. The operation did take steps to address the concern and add preventative measures.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
At the time of the inspection 2 children with noted food allergies in their file did not have the required doctor note with instructions on what to do if a reaction occurs.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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At the time of the visit 6 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have the required information for emergency contacts.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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At the time of the inspection 5 of the 10 records reviewed had missing immunization records or immunization that was not up to date.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
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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: Health or food records
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At the time of the inspection it was found that no infants in care had written feeding instructions from the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
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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
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At the time of the visit it was found through observation of dish soap and a bottle scrubber, and discussion with caregivers about their practices, that the infant handwashing sink was being used to also wash infant dishes such as bottles and spoons.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found a caregiver had been present in a classroom without a completed background check and without the operation having been notified of the background check results.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
At the time of the inspection the loose fill on the toddler playground measured less than the required 6 inches at the base of the slides of the structure.
Correction deadline
November 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
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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
Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not relate to children respectfully by raising her voice and talking in the child's face while re-directing behavior.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Based on information obtained through investigations 3 children reported that a caregiver squeezed their hand or shoulder when guided to a time out in a way that hurt them.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information provided by DFPS a caregiver was using their personal cell phone during an incident where a second caregiver was inappropriately disciplining another child. The second caregiver did not maintain adequate supervision of the class while on their cell phone.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Based on information provided by DFPS 1 caregiver did not use self control when they pushed another caregiver to chase a child who was running away from them. A second caregiver did not use good judgement when they witnessed a caregiver using excessive force in discipline and did not intervene or notify the operation administration.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Based on information provided by DFPS it as found that 2 caregivers were found reason to believe for Neglectful Supervision and Physical Abuse.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
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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
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Based on information provided by DFPS a caregiver stated that for discipline blankets are taken away from children at nap time because they are seen as a privilege.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information provided by DFPS it was found that the director did not supervise staff appropriately when 2 caregivers were found Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision and Physical Abuse.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Official code
746.1003(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Based on information provided by DFPS a caregiver was observed and said to have raised their voice to children in care to get them to behave.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language
Official code
746.2805(7)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Based on information provided by DFPS and video reviewed a caregiver was observed yanking a child in the classroom and holding the child's wrists tightly, to the point of leaving a bruise.