In the front outside play area there are potential hazards such as loose bricks, a damage fence on the side of the house, the two entrances gates leading to the street are not secure and are accessible to children. The staircase located on the side of the porch needs to be reattached to the porch to prevent injury to a child. Additionally, a long nail and sharp pieces of wood were observed in the backyard play area.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the front outside play area, a pile of loose wooden boards with nails exposed were made easily accessible to children in care. Additionally, loose bricks were made accessible in the front play area potentially creating trip hazards for the children.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2024
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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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In the front bathroom, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, and other toxic household items were made accessible to children.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Official code
747.3203(13)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
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Documentation for safety drills, fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon detectors were not made available.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Official code
747.801(7)
Higher concern: Supervision
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Upon arrival, the children and primary caregiver were in the front outdoor play area where one child was found hiding in the corner standing on a chair behind a crib, another child was seen walking towards the backyard while the caregiver was near the front of the house. During the walkthrough, one child ran towards the back of the home while the primary caregiver was still at the front door letting the other children inside. The 2 year old was seen in the bathroom in the back standing on a toddler tower step stool leaned over the sink in the dark by themselves. Two toddlers were observed by the front door without the caregiver present or nearby. Various times toddlers were seen running through the home without supervision.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
High
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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
In the operation's handbook there are no instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Official code
747.501(11)
Higher concern: Administrative posting
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There is no posting for a child in care with a diagnosed food allergy.
There was no documentation of testing the carbon monoxide detector for the months of June and July.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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747.5337(a)(3) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
Official code
747.5337(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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There was no documentation for testing the fire alarm for the months of June and July.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
747.5115
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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There was no documentation of fire extinguisher inspections for the months of June and July.