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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77017

A & B Nursery School

3111 FOREST OAKS BLVD, Houston, TX 77017 · (713) 944-6144 · State permit no. 1710455

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited A & B Nursery School for 49 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 18 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 11 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.605 (5 times, most recently Jan 3, 2025).

The state lists A & B Nursery School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 05:30 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 49 violations at A & B Nursery School, 11 fall under rules Texas weights High and 25 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1122%
Medium High2551%
Medium1020%
Medium Low12%
Low24%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

A & B Nursery School had 49 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: A & B Nursery School 49, Houston five-year median 11This daycare49Houston median11

Repeat issues

8 rules were cited more than once at A & B Nursery School in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.605
Medium High		5Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Jan 3, 2025 · first: Nov 1, 2021
746.2419
Medium High		4Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
Most recent: Feb 3, 2026 · first: Mar 5, 2024
746.603
Medium		3The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 3, 2025 · first: Aug 22, 2024
746.4907
Medium High		2Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Most recent: Feb 3, 2026 · first: Mar 5, 2024
746.1205
High		2Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 3, 2025 · first: Jun 6, 2023
746.1301
Medium High		2New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Aug 22, 2024 · first: Sep 2, 2022
746.2409
Medium		2Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 22, 2024 · first: Nov 1, 2021
746.4901
Medium High		2The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 5, 2024 · first: Sep 2, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at A & B Nursery School, 2021 to 202621020213820224520235132024272025262026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)2210
2022348
2023445
20245713
2025227
2026226

Every state visit

21 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Oct 8, 2026Inspection1Pending with the state
Feb 3, 2026Inspection6236
Feb 10, 2025Inspection650None
Jan 3, 2025Inspection4617
Oct 16, 2024Inspection—None
Oct 4, 2024Investigation (report)11
Aug 22, 2024Inspection4575
Jun 29, 2024Investigation (report)3None
Apr 4, 2024Inspection1None
Mar 18, 2024Inspection62
Mar 5, 2024Inspection5865
Jun 14, 2023Inspection41
Show 9 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jun 6, 2023Inspection22
Apr 10, 2023Inspection1251None
Mar 13, 2023Inspection52
Sep 19, 2022Inspection6None
Sep 2, 2022Inspection8056
Aug 2, 2022Investigation (report)21
Jan 25, 2022Inspection3791
Nov 12, 2021Inspection3None
Nov 1, 2021Inspection39610

“Pending”: the state has not posted the outcome.

All 49 violations, newest first

6 rules cited at A & B Nursery School changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Medium · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Upon arrival I observed in the infant 2 room a 19-month child in care with television on. Note: corrected when caregiver turned off television.

In plain English: Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 3, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

The loose-fill material mulch was depleted under the climbing structure in the playground area. This must be maintained at proper depth.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 24, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 9, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink

The hand washing sink in the diaper changing area is used for washing and rinsing bottles. Note: corrected during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 3, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

I did not observe a carbon monoxide detector in the daycare building.

Official text of rule 746.5531

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 17, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 9, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

I observed two daycare vans missing a first aid kit inside. Note: corrected when staff replaced first aid kit.

In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 3, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 3, 2026 · Inspection

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

I observed in the toddler room two feeding bottles and training cup not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected when caregiver labeled the items.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 3, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 3, 2025 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

During the walk through a caregiver was not able to provide ages of children to licensing staff when asked. This was corrected when the caregiver updated the roll sheet with the children's current ages for reference.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 3, 2025 · Inspection

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

Ten children's files were reviewed and three files did not have a health care provider statement.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 3, 2025 · Inspection

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

When reviewing personnel files it was found that the director did not have a current CPR/First aid certificate available for review.

In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 3, 2025 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Ten children's files were reviewed one file did not have an address for the emergency contact and one did not have emergency contact information at all.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium Low · Jan 3, 2025 · Inspection

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

Ten children's files were reviewed and 6 of the files did not have a date of addmission.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 3, 2025 · Inspection

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

Ten children's files were reviewed and four files did not have immunization reocrds and they were not school aged children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 3, 2025 · Inspection

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

During the walk through it was found that the operation has a hazardous piece of playground equipment on the far right of the playground.

In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 4, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient due to the operations van window being broken, covered with a trash bag.

In plain English: The state does not regulate which type of vehicle a center uses to transport children, but it sorts vehicles into general purpose vehicles, small school buses, and large school buses for its other transportation rules. Every vehicle must be kept in "safe operating condition" at all times, in the rule's words. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

During the walk through I observed a caregiver change a diaper and the caregiver did not wash her hands. The inspector mentioned handwashing to the caregiver. Then the caregiver washed her hands.

In plain English: Employees must wash their hands at set times, including on arrival, before handling food or medication or feeding a child, after diapering or helping a child use the toilet, after their own toileting, and after wiping noses or handling other bodily fluids. They must also wash after outdoor activities, handling animals or raw food, eating or smoking, using cleaners or chemicals, and removing gloves. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

During the walk through I observed a child inside an unlabeled crib. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the crib.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

While reviewing childrens records it was observed that five children's reords were missing the admission date, parent signatures and dates through the admission forms.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 29, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

During the walk through I observed the unlabeled bottles. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

While reviewing personnel files it was found that the director and 3 caregivers were missing training hours and including abuse/neglect training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 30, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 18, 2024 · Inspection

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

Three infants of the ages 4 months, 5 months, and 11 months old were found asleep in restrictive devices during a walkthrough of the infant room. This was corrected when all three infants were removed from the restrictive device and placed in their cribs to sleep.

In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 18, 2024 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

It was found that one caregiver had a pending background check while caring for 17 toddlers during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation.

In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 18, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 20, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

A 6 month infant was asleep in a crib while propped up with a boppy pillow. There was no Sleep Execption Form for the infant. This was corrected when the pillow was removed.

In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

There is no loose-fill or unitary surfacing under the rocking school bus in the outside play area.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 26, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

In the infant room 2, there were 4 bottles with no name label on them. This was corrected when all the bottles were relabeled during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 5, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The playground with swings did not have a depth of 6 inches of loose-fill surfacing.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 26, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.4915 - Additional Surfacing Requirements for Indoor Active Play Equipment

In the toddler room, the two-slide indoor play structure is not installed over unitary shock absorbing surfacing. The two-slide play structure has a large rug underneath the equipment.

Official text of rule 746.4915

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 14, 2023 · Inspection

746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

It was observed that the television in the school age room is not anchored.

In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 20, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Caregiver in school age room did not know how many children caregiver was responsible for.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection

746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device

During the walkthrough it was found that one child was confined to a high chair to allow the child to sleep. Note: Picture was taken and child was removed from the high chair and placed in nap mat.

In plain English: Children are not required to sleep at rest time. Caregivers may not force a child to sleep, put anything in or on a child's head or body to make the child rest or sleep, or confine a child in a restrictive device to make the child rest or sleep. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

On the pre school playground the wood barriers for the surfacing material were separating and as a result created a tripping hazard.

In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.4603(4) - Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes

On the pre school age playground there was a trapeze bar with exercise rings on the play structure.

Official text of rule 746.4603

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 2, 2022 · Inspection

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

The training certificates were not available for the caregivers and director.

In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 2, 2022 · Inspection

746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

Two staff members who transport had expired transportation training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 7, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 2, 2022 · Inspection

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

Two classrooms with children present was missing the fire exit diagram. Note: This was posted at inspection.

In plain English: The center must keep an emergency diagram on file showing its floor plan, two exit paths from each room (unless the room opens straight outside at ground level), the outdoor meeting spot, and the indoor spot for sheltering from severe weather. A copy must be posted near the entrance or exit of every room children use, where children and staff can easily see it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 2, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 2, 2022 · Inspection

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

It was found that the child safety alarm was not installed in the vehicle used for transporting. The vehicle was purchased 2020 when the building opened.

In plain English: A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 2, 2022 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

New outdoor climbing equipment with slide was placed over grass and not proper surfacing.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 2, 2022 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

During the inspection it was found that the fire inspection expired 08/23/22.

In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 2, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

It was found that the parent was not informed of the child's injury.

In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

It was found that the food allergy plan for a child with diagnosed food allergies was not signed by the parent and physician.

In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 31, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

Four out of ten children are missing updated health statements signed by health care provider.

In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

Two infants did not have a signed and completed written feeding instruction.

In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 5, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 12, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

One out of ten children is missing the special care needs statement and signature.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

One out of ten children is missing the physician or health care professional information.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement

One out of ten children is missing vision and hearing screenin.

Official text of rule 746.629

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

One out of ten children is missing the signature for the medical authorization.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 15, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

Two out of ten children are missing immunization records.

In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

All the cribs in the infant room except one did not have labels with the child's name and information. Corrected: Director put labels on each crib with the correct child's name and information.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 1, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

There was only one caregiver in the infant classroom with 7 infants. Corrected: This is was corrected at inspection when another caregiver went into the room to assist in the classroom.

In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 1, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 12, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 1, 2021 · Inspection

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

The caregiver in the preschool classroom did not know the number of children that were in their care.

In plain English: Caregivers must know and follow the state minimum standards and supervise children at all times. They must not be pulled away by tasks unrelated to caring for children, such as paperwork, janitorial work, or personal use of phones and other devices, and must pass along each child's information and parent instructions to the next shift. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 1, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 12, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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