Based on information gathered during this investigation, staff failed to count the children they were responsible for resulting in a child being able to exit the operation unsupervised. Staff was unaware the child was missing for approximately 15-20 minutes until they were contacted by law enforcement.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2026
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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: Supervision
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Based on information gathered during this investigation, a child was able to exit the operation without supervision. The child walked down the street and was eventually taken to the police department by a passerby. The child was gone for an extended period of time.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
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Based on information gathered during this investigation, staff did not demonstrate good judgement because caregivers were aware of a child's tendency to elope and required increased supervision. Despite the known behavior, staff did not take the needed precautions to ensure the child's safety and measures were not implemented to prevent the child from exiting the gate.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2026
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Official Texas risk level
High
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746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the investigation it was found that the daily report provided to the parent did not include all the updated feedings and diaper changes that occurred on that particular day.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2024
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Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent