Mold was observed under the cabinet in the infant classroom This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the owner and staff member remove the mold and sanitize the area.
A caregiver with a provisional background check was observed alone with 5 children in the infant room. Note: Another caregiver came into the room during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2025
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Official Texas risk level
High
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745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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An infants was observed sitting in a high chair and the safety straps were not fastened. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection by securing the safety straps.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
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Infants were engaged in screen time during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider turned the screen off during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium
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746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
A total of 24 children were observed in the school-age classroom, 5-11 years of age. A total of 6 children were 5 years of age, and 5 children present were 9 years of age. A total of 4 children were 6 years of age. A total of 3 children were 7 years of age. A total of 4 children were 8 years of age. One child was 10 years of age, and one child 11 years of age.
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
The inspector observed a tear in the diaper changing mat that was being used in the infant classroom. This would prevent it from being non-absorbent. Picture was taken.
During the inspection, the inspector noticed a fire extinguisher in one of the vans used to transport the children but it was discharged. Corrected at inspection when the director placed another fire extinguisher on the vehicle.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
There were multiple dead roaches in the toddler bathroom that had not been disposed of. Note: The provider disposed of the dead roaches during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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An infant was sleeping an a swing with the safety straps secured in the infant room during the inspection. Note: Discussed the risk of infants sleeping in restrictive devices and the caregivers moved the infant to their crib.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
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The emergency preparedness plan does not address how children will be accounted for during an evacuation.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
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746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022 revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022 as required. NOTE: The operation reported the number of employees who left in 2021 on 3/1/2022 after the deadline.