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Central Texas Childrens Center

2000 MARLANDWOOD RD, Temple, TX 76502-2844

Operation number:
59782
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Bell
Capacity:
105
License effective:
February 27, 1987
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2547786785
Email:
ctcc@centexchildrenscenter.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 64 available inspections for Central Texas Childrens Center from September 21, 2021 through August 13, 2026.

28 inspections recorded violations, with 55 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 9, 2026 and involved incident records.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

Six later inspections, from May 12, 2026 through August 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
64

25 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
55

20 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
43

17 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
9

Last 36 months

Local comparison

64 total inspections vs 20 local median in 76502

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
9
Local average
2.15

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the investigation, the operation was found in deficient with this Minimum Standard.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During inspection it was observed children utilizing bingo dauber markers.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During inspection it was observed children in screen time.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
During the investigation found sufficient evidence that the operation did not report, an incident putting a child at risk.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, observed video footage where a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, when placing her right arm around a child's neck while in care.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the investigation, observed video footage showing caregivers not properly supervision during outdoor playtime.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver grabbed a child?s arm and also got into the child?s face verbally in an inappropriate manner.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not complete the incident form within 48 hours of a child who was placed at risk when the child was able to wonder away from the operation unsupervised.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The operation director was aware of a broken gate latch but did not make sure the gate was locked so that children were not able to exit out of the broken gate.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director was aware that a gate on the playground was not in working order but did not have the gate repaired. The director was aware of an incident where a child left the operation unsupervised and was also aware of an incident of inappropriate discipline and did not report either situation to child care regulation
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not notify licensing when a child was able to leave the operation unsupervised and wonder away from the daycare.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver did not supervise a child in care when the child was able to leave the operation and walk two buildings down and was found by a bystander.
Correction deadline
May 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection the operation was not appropriately supervising when a caregiver was assisting children using the bathroom and another caregiver stepped out of the classroom leaving the other children in the classroom unattended. This was corrected at inspection when a qualified caregiver was able to assist in the classroom and then another caregiver was added to the classroom to continue assisting.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information received the incident was not reported to Child Care Regulation by the operation.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on evidence from video footage, a caregiver did not intervene timely when a child was biting another child and received multiple bite marks.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed a broken toy with sharp edges outside on the playground and a broken toilet seat in one of the bathrooms. The broken toy was removed from the playground area.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The building grounds checklist had not been completed and there was no documentation showing when the last checklist was completed.
Correction deadline
October 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Observed 8 children records and one child did not have an updated immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Observed 3 classrooms who did not know how many children they were caring for. One caregiver had to count the kids to know how many they had.. In another classroom two caregivers stated that they had 6 children but had 5 children. In a third classroom two caregivers did not know how many children they had. One caregiver stated that there were 6 kids, the other teacher said 8 kids and there were only 7 children in the room.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An infant was observed to be asleep in their crib with a bib around their neck. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bib.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2401(6)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Three classrooms had pealing drywall and had baseboards that were falling or missing. There was an outdoor playground that is not currently being used but is part of the capacity that had piles of items that were needing to be thrown away like old toys. There were also metal steaks that hold the border of the playground together that were sticking up and could be a tripping hazard. I spoke with the director regarding these concerns.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
On camera I Observed a caregiver pick up a child and forcefully sit a child down on a teacher chair with the teacher.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A video was observed showing one child biting another child. The caregivers were not able to intervene because they were on their phones.
Correction deadline
August 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Official code
746.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed on live camera stream that 3 caregivers were on their phones during naptime while caring for children. This was corrected when licensing spoke with the caregivers observed on their phones and the phones were put away.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
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)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment or self-control when the caregiver held onto a child by one arm when the child tried to drop to the floor and then set the child roughly in a chair.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver handled a child roughly instead of interacting with the child in a positive manner.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 11, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A 5 month old did not have any monthly feeding records in her folder. Infant was enrolled in September 2024.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Obsesrved an infant sitting in a high chair without straps being used. The straps were behind the infant. The child was straped in during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Observed a infant sleeping in a crib with a stuffed animal small blankie and burp cloth in the crib. Both of the items were removed from the crib during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Observed the last gas inspection done in 5/2021 and is needing to be completed again in 5/2023
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(13)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Observed 5 staff files, 2 staff were missing photo ID's, 3 were missing proof of education, and one was missing a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Observed one caregiver who did not have preservice training completed. They are past their 90 days and only completed 5 hours.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infant room was using the same sink to wash hands and to wash bottles. I spoke to the caregivers and directors about cross contamination.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During an investigation it was found that caregivers do not feel they are properly trained on children with disabilities.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an DFPS investigation, it was discovered that a caregiver used prohibited punishment and the operation did not report the incident to licensing.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
Official code
746.201(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver used discipline that was not appropriate to the child's level of understanding.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Official code
746.2803(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child in care was not supervised appropriately by the caregiver, resulting in the child being kicked, hit and stepped on by other children in care.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed a caregiver in the bathroom changing diapers, another child was in the hallway under the small slide. The caregiver could not visably see the child as there is a wall between where the caregiver was and the child. The child had access to the hallways which lead to outside and other parts of the operation. This was corrected when the child went back into the bathroom.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Observed on video a caregiver grabbing a child by the ankle and pulling the child back to their mat.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There were two caregivers with conditions on their background checks that stated that they could not be left alone with the children in care, and both caregivers had been caring for children without another cleared background checked adult in the classroom. This has been corrected as both caregivers no longer work at the operation.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
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
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed a caregivers file and the operaiton was not able to provide a copy of supervsion training for this caregiver
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1305(a)(5) - Pre-service Training- Supervision and Safety
Official code
746.1305(a)(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
There was no incident report for review.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Observed a caregiver not supervising children properly. The caregiver was observed to be speaking with a parent when a book shelf fell on a child in care. Another child had to tell the caregiver what had happened before the bookshelf was taken off the child.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
It was found that caregivers did not have specific trainings for supervision or preservice training. This was corrected, as the caregiver no longer works at the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was found that a classroom of 2 year old children had 13 children and one caregiver when the injury to a child occurred. This was corrected when specified age groups were demonstrated to the caregiver who has mixed aged children.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A caregiver administered medication to a child without washing their hands first. This was corrected when I spoke to the director/person in charge about proper handwashing.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(1) - Employee Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Official code
746.3415(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a 2-month-old infant was observed swaddled in a crib. There was no Infant Sleep Exception/Health Care Professional Recommendation form on file for review.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, infant bottles and a bowl was observed sitting in the hand-washing sink. The infant bottles and bowl was immediately removed from the hand-washing sink when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained during an investigation, it was found that a form of prohibited punishment was used with a child in care during naptime when a caregiver placed a blanket over a child's face and brushed the child's eyes resulting in the caregiver poking the child's eye.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The School Age classroom was observed watching a movie and playing on their tablets during rest time. The caregiver turned off television and picked up the tablets during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A child was observed sleeping with a training cup during naptime. The training cup was taken away from the child during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Official code
746.2505(4)(C)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was determined the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the air conditioner unit that stopped working, which effected 2 classrooms at the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
Official code
746.305(a)(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The operation had a portable air conditioning unit that had a bucket where the water drained into that was accessible to the children in care.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3701(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three non-walking infants younger than 12 months of age were observed to be asleep on boppy pillows on the floor rather than in their cribs. All infants were immediately placed in their cribs when addressed.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)