Fire drills are not being conducted monthly. Also checking smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers are not being done monthly. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection allong with checking the fire extiguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detectors.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
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Provider did not have proof of current first aid and CPR.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Official code
747.1007(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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During the unannounced inspection, there was not a working smoke detector in the playroom. A new smoke detector was installed in the playroom during the inspection.
The permit holder was over ratio. The permit holder was caring for a 9 month old, 9 month old, 2 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old, 3 year old, and four year old. This was corrected during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 27, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home
Two infants in care not yet on table food did not have any past or current infant feeding instructions to review.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
747.2321(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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Two 9-month-old infants in care were observed sleeping in a playyard with blankets, stuffed animal, and bottles. The bottles, blankets, and stuffed animal were immediately removed, placing the operation back into compliance.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
747.2315(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
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Two 9-month-old infants were observed with bottles in the playyards while they were sleeping. The permit holder verified that the bottles are utilized to aid the infants while going to sleep. The bottles were immediately removed during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2319(4) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
Official code
747.2319(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
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The child safety lock under the kitchen sink was not functional. The children in care had access in the kitchen area to chemicals located underneath the sink. The gate to the backyard was not attached to the fence. There was an opening to the backyard where the gate was supposed to be placing the children at risk as the backyard was not enclosed. The fence was not flush to the ground and exceeded 3.5 inches presenting an entrapment hazard where the children in care could crawl underneath to leave the backyard.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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The weapons located in the glass gun safe were not locked. The gun safe was open and accessible to children in care inside the residence. The gun safe was immediately locked during the inspection placing the operation back into compliance.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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747.3505(a) - Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
Official code
747.3505(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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The ammunition for the weapons was sitting on top of the glass gun safe. The ammunition was not locked in a separate area from the weapons.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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747.3505(b) - Ammunition Kept Separate, Locked and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
747.3505(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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The carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen area did not work when tested during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.5333(1) - CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
Official code
747.5333(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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The provider did not have a sign in sheet available for review.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Official code
747.635(a)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The assistant caregiver did not have proof of the background check request or eligibility letter. The assistant caregiver did not have a photo ID or driver's license in the personnel file.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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747.901(6) - Personnel Records-Proof of Background Check Request
Official code
747.901(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of the four children records audited did not have a health statement available for review.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The last inspection report was not posted with the required postings. The list of employees was not posted with the required postings.
The operation was missing the following policies and procedures: handling medical emergencies, discipline and guidance, procedure for parent to review a copy of the minimum standards and how to access the most current inspection report, instructions for contacting the local Child Care Regulation office, Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation hotline, and HHS website. The provider was also missing promotion of indoor and outdoor activities with the duration, recommended clothing and footwear, and plan for physical activity during inclement weather conditions.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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747.501(4) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Official code
747.501(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The assistant caregiver did not have a high school diploma/GED available for review. The assistant caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit of employment available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.1207(2) - Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Caregiver - HS Diploma, Equivalent, or Coursework Completion
Official code
747.1207(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The permit holder was over ratio. The permit holder was caring for a 9 month old, 9 month old, 2 year old, 2 year old, 3 year old, 3 year old, 4 year old and 4 year old.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1701 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - Registered Child Care Home