Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing an individual to have direct contact and transport a child from the school to the childcare facility without undergoing a background verification process. It was reported this individual was also present at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
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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
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
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The permit holder did not adhere to the regulations outlined in the Texas Administrative Code concerning background checks.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Other violations
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The main mobile phone from the child care center has not remained in the building during operating hours.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.4507(2)(A) - Access to Telephone in Same Building to Receive Incoming Calls
There was one caregiver caring for 7 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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There was bucket of water (left over mopping water) outside a classroom. There was a container with water (4 qt) and rag inside on top of a shelf outside the classroom. Note: The bucket and water container were emptied.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A child was unsupervised in a classroom which is near the exit door. The child was hanging from a half-wall in the classroom.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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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: Background screening
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Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the operation was cited for AP background check results for allowing a person to be present at the operation without a background check.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 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
One caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic for training period, 11/18/21-11/18/22: Prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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Two children records reviewed did not have the address for the emergency contact on file. Corrected at Inspection: Records were updated.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
The outdoor play area was observed with dog feces. There were Christmas lights on a playhouse which pose a hazard for the children. There was a broken wooden fence panel in the outdoor play area.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A caregiver did not have the following required training topics for training period, 5/27/2021-5/27/22: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver hired on 6/17/22 did not have their education documentation available for review. A caregiver hired on 5/13/21 did not have the affidavit for review. A caregiver did not have the following required annual training topic available for review for the training period, 5/27/21-5/27/22: Child Maltreatment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Administrative posting
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The Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not posted at the operation. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergy plan was posted in every classroom in which the child is present.
The outdoor play area was observed with a broken playhouse with sharp edges, 2 loose screws on a playhouse accessible for children, and there was a small hill of red ants.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment