I observed a room that will be utilized by children to have storage bins stacked high, they present a safety risk of falling on the children. In the backyard, I observed planks of wood, a wheel barrel and a ladder that presented a risk to children. The grass was also observed not have been mowed.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was 1 child in care that requred an updated infant feeding instruction form. The form on file was observed to have been predated and signed through January 2025.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
747.2321(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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I observed a television on in the living room, cartoons were observed to have been playing while there were 3 children under the age of 2 years old present.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Medium concern: Other violations
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There was no activity schedule to review. The children were observed running around, asking for the television and were observed fighting with each other. The activity plan was requested and the provider did not have one for review.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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747.2101 - Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
Official code
747.2101
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregiver was unable to provide documentation of any annual trainings completed in 2023.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Official code
747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
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As I arrived for the inspection a 4 year old child was observed to have opened the door, while the caregiver was in the bathroom. I waited at the door for approximately 3-4 minutes before the caregiver came to the door. The door unlcked presented a safety risk to the children as the children could have walked out the door without anyone noticing.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.1503(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
747.1503(a)(4)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operational policy was reviewed and the parent rights were observed to have not been included in the policy.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
747.501(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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In the backyard I obseved a pile of toys near the exit, which presented a safety hazards when children attempted to complete a fire drill and walk safetly to the end of the fence. In the backyear area, a large gasoline tank was observed accessible to children in care. The fence in the backyard had broken fence planks and exposed nails.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
747.3501
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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There were 4 outlets that were observed to not have an outlet cover. The caregiver placed covers on the outlets during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
747.3501(1)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
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There was a cat in the home with a vaccination record from September 2023. The animal had not been to the veterinarian 2024.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
747.3703(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
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In the restooom, the based of the toliet was observed to be full of dried utine.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Higher concern: Facility condition
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The caregiver was observed to have cleaned a child's nose and did not wash their hands afterwards;
Correction deadline
November 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3211(7) - Caregiver Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Body Fluids
Official code
747.3211(7)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was 1 children's file that did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
January 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had not completed a fire drill since August of 2024. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes