Two children files observed did not include an updated health statement. One child's file observed was enrolled in October of 2022, while the other child enrollment date was documented as January of 2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 24, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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The outdoor area contained numerous hazards during the walkthrough. A water hose was unraveled near the pre-k play area, which poses a risk as a tripping hazard. A wired gate contained a hole in the gated area, and also a wire that was unraveled, which poses a risk to children in care. The play structure that contained wood that had protruding nails from the wooden structure.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Low concern: Staff training
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Two staff files hired after 09/01/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. Licensing staff provided a copy of form 2912 via email for staff to complete while Licensing was present.
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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From 7AM-8:19AM children between the ages of 2-8 were observed watching television for over an hour during meal/breakfast time. After the school-age children left for the day, the television was still on, portraying Nickelodeon cartoons. The childcare facility did not have a lesson plan, and/or activities for the age group that was observed.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Official code
746.2207(c)(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
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The annual sanitation inspection report was dated 08/18/2022.
Two infants were observed strapped into a 2-seater stroller upon arrival. The infants were in the stroller for approximately 30 minutes due to lack of staff.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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A total of 14 children were observed in front of the television, 9 months-5 years of age. The two infants observed are 9 months and 11 months of age. The oldest child observed is 51 months older than the youngest infant in care.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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Fourteen children, 9 months - 5 years of age were observed watching a television show, Bluey. The two infants observed were observed in a stroller.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, there is evidence to support a caregiver was conducting janitorial duties during the time of the incident.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, an 18-month-old was watching television, and/or had access to screen time activities.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Three out of ten children's records did not contain a start date.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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Five out of ten children records did not contain the required information for their emergency contact. Three files observed included the name and contact number. The emergency contact did not include an address. One out of ten children records observed did not include an emergency contact.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
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Three out ten children records observed did not include a health statement.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Official code
746.611(a)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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There are wooden boards observed on the outside/active play area that poses a hazard to children in care. Nails were observed on the outer layer of the wood.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Staff training
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Five out seven staff records observed did not have a current CPR/First-Aid certification. CPR certificates observed for five staff were online courses.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
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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
One infant's feeding instructions have not been updated since 9/6/2021.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Medication
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Ten children's medications were either no longer being used or expired. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the medications were discarded.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Staff training
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The director did not have annual training in the required topic of SIDS/Shaken Baby,
Correction deadline
October 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
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Three caregivers did not have orientation in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, and Administering Medications. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director provided orientation to the caregivers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(1)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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There was not six inches of loose-fill surrounding the play structures.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2021
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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)
Medium concern: Staff training
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One caregiver was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, and Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies.