The operation did not have documentation of a health inspection on file or documentation on file from a local sanitation official or county judge stating that a health inspection is not available.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. Three children's records lacked transportation permission. Three children records lacked special care statement. One child's record lacked documentation regarding whether or not the child has a diagnosed food allergy. Three children records lacked a health statement.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies and/or procedures: 1) Procedures for parental notifications; 2) Procedures for parents to participate in the centers operation and activities; 3) provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have a right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care; 4) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; 5) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs; 6) Three children records lacked parents rights info.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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The two pieces of equipment in the loose fill area with slides do not meet the required use zone.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Official code
746.4805(b)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation had not validated their employee list since 12/2023. This was corrected at inspection as the employee list was validated.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
One piece of play equipment with a slide, thats height of the highest designated play surface is 28 inches did not have loose fill surfacing. This was corrected at inspection as the operation removed the play equipment from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A little Tyke slide was missing the part of the equipment the children sit on prior to sliding down which poses as an risk that can entrap a child's body or body part that has penetrated the opening. This was corrected at inspection as the piece of equipment was removed form the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Official code
746.4601(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child';s record lacked the address of their designated contact. One child's record lacked documentation that the parent received a copy of the operational policies. Four children's records lacked a health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
One staff member was observed caring for 24 children, ages 2 years to 5 years. These children were playing on the playground. This was corrected as another staff member was sent to help supervise the class on the playground.
Correction deadline
September 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 12, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that a staff member has yelled at children as a method of discipline.
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that a staff member has grabbed children in an abrasive manner by the arm to take them to time out as well as grabbed children on their face when addressing behavior.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
There is a wooden pole on the playground with a protruding nail, staples, and two screws. One of the boards in the wooden fence around the playground has two nails protruding.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During inspection, one staff member walked out of the classroom on two occasions leaving the children unsupervised.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's CPR training was completed online. CPR training must consist of a curriculum that includes use of a CPR manikin.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director lacked one clock hour of training to complete last years annual training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Higher concern: Background screening
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A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 9, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The daily schedules did not cover the entire day in which children are in care at the operation, in two classrooms, as it stopped at 3pm or 3:15pm and the operation closes at 5pm.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A table was observed on the playground with a broken red cover that was attached to the table which had sharp edges. This was corrected at inspection as operation staff removed the table from the playground.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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
The last documented annual verification of the CPSC recall list was observed 12/2022. You must certify annually in writing that you have reviewed the CPSC recall list and that there are no recall items in your center.
In one classroom the children are being diapered on a changing mat that is placed on the teachers desk which is a potential for cross contamination of germs and the spread of infection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Official code
746.3503(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have documentation on file from a local sanitation official or county judge stating that a health inspection is not available.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
Official code
746.3401(c)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies: 1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include A- F; 2) Procedures for parents to participate in the center's operation and activities;3) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov); 4) information regarding whether or not employees are required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases; 5) Infomration informing parents that they may visit the center at any time during hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
This standard was reviewed on 8/26/2022 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. One child's record lacked an immunization record. One child's immunization records was observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
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In one classroom soiled pull-ups were observed in an uncovered trash that were not placed in an individual sealed bag. You must cover containers used for soiled diapers or keep them in a sanitary manner, such as placing soiled diapers in individual sealed bags.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
The operation did not have documentation of a daily tracking system for when a child's care begins and ends on file for review by Child Care Regulation for the past three months.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
Official code
746.801(19)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Four children records lacked the address of their designated contact. Two children's records lacked health statements. One child's record lacked an immunization record. Two children's immunization records were observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for each employee and the director has worked.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have documentation of completed Playground maintenance checklists on file for review by Child Care Regulation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the swings.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone to the front and rear of to-fro swings (single-axis swings) do not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing below.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Official code
746.4807(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone around the sides of the to-fro swing structure (frame which supports the swings) are not at least six feet.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4807(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - on Sides
Official code
746.4807(c)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A geometric dome climber was observed on the playground that is designated for all ages of the children enrolled.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4605(a)(2) - Equipment Prohibited for Younger Than 5 Yrs - Free Standing Climbing
Official code
746.4605(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Loose fill surfacing was not installed under and around the car spring rider and train spring rider.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; 2) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?); 3) The emergency telephone number that is on file with us; and 4) How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregivers personnel record lacked documentation of completion of 24 hours preservice training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training