Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation two caregivers were using their cell phones on the playground when an incident in care occurred.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2026
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Supervision
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Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation supervision was not in compliance when an incident in care occurred as caregivers were using cell phones and were sitting down at times and were not up and walking around and actively supervising the playground the entirety of their time on the playground.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2026
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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
Information gathered in the investigation substantiated supervision was not compliant on a morning when a child was hurt twice by another child in care. There was ample staffing in the classroom, but caregivers were not positioned appropriately so that all children could be seen and there was a lack of awareness of tending to a crying child and assessing and comforting them.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 29, 2025
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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
The operational policies did not include the criteria the operation uses to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. It was also noted the Licensing section needs updated and that the policies need to include procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(F)
Higher concern: Staff training
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One caregiver had CPR that was not compliant because it did not include hands-on based instruction.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Medication
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When checking the stored medication it was observed an epi pen for a child expired October of 2024 and Children's Tylenol for a child expired November of 2024.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
During the walk through three occupied classrooms had cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals accessible to children. A couple other classrooms children use also had the same issue, but the classrooms did not currently have children in them. Note: A few photos were taken. Note: During the inspection the assistant director immediately addressed the issue and the chemicals were locked or moved.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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During the walk through the caregiver in Room 2 said they had twelve children present, but there were thirteen children present. Note: This was a different caregiver than the caregivers who did not know the count during the inspection being followed up on.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 20, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A playhouse on the playground had a cracked bench and a cracked grill. Note: Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
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During the walkthrough the caregiver in the dark blue classroom stated they had six children, but there were seven children present. On the playground classes were combined and there were a total of 13 children. Both caregivers present gave the wrong number of children which only added up to ten children. One caregiver did not know how many children they had and the other caregiver did not account for the children they were watching when another teacher left to change a diaper.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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In the pink classroom a cabinet was unlocked and cleaning supplies and chemicals were accessible to children. Note: A photo was taken. The cabinet was locked after it was addressed.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A staff member and the director that are required to have annual transportation safety training did not have documentation of current training. Note: Both completed the training during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The operation did not complete the annual liability insurance verification as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 6, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Official code
746.203(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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The three vehicles used for transportation had electronic safety alarms that do not currently work.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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There was no documentation that fire drills were conducted in July or August. The last documented fire drill was June.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
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One caregiver who transports children did not have current annual transportation safety training as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
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One caregiver had expired first aid and cpr. Four other caregivers did not have required cpr.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
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2 of 8 personnel files evaluated were short the required number of annual training hours.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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A combined classroom with a specified age group of three years old was out of ratio as there were sixteen children with one caregiver. Note: One child was moved to another classroom to address the issue.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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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: Equipment or readiness
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One child with a food allergy had an emergency plan but it was not signed by a healthcare professional and it stated an epi pen and Bendryl were required but neither of them were on site. Another child had an allergy that was not a food allergy and had a plan signed by a healthcare professional but the required epi pen and Benadryl were not on site.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Medium concern: Staff training
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The first aid kit was not complete and was missing tweezers.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2023
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
Documentation was not available showing the director has current First Aid and CPR.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
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The former director is no longer the director which was not reported to licensing. Note: This was reported to me during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
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I did not observe a background check submitted for a caregiver present at the center and working in a classroom. Note: The background check was submitted during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2021
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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
Medium concern: Medication
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Two children with medication stored at the center had medication that was expired.