2 rules cited at AAMA Sanchez High 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 17, 2026 · Inspection
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
2 out of 8 children's records were missing the statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
In plain English: The 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 3, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Feb 23, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The director has on file the daily building and grounds checklist dated for the week of November 20, 2023, not keeping records for evaluation.
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:
- Feb 24, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Feb 23, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Feb 27, 2025 · Inspection
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The operational policy did not contain the procedures to access mimum standards online, TX A/N hotline and the HHSC website.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 6, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 27, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Feb 27, 2025 · Inspection
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
The operations posted CPSC is dated 11/15/2023. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Feb 27, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Feb 27, 2025 · Inspection
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
One bottle located in the toddler fridge was observed without a label. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Toddler areas must have age-appropriate seats, tables, and nap equipment, enough popular toys that toddlers are not forced to compete for them, and low shelves or containers they can reach on their own. Bottles and training cups must be labeled or assigned to each toddler and cleaned and sanitized between uses, and toddlers may never sleep or walk around with them. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Feb 27, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 6, 2024 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One of six records did not contain a complete emergency contact. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Before 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 6, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 6, 2024 · Inspection
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Preschool students were observed laying on unlabeled cotts. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 6, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Mar 6, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One caregiver did not have the required in person portion for the first aid/cpr card.
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:
- Mar 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
One staff present in the operation has an ineligible background check.
In plain English: If the state's background check unit finds a person ineligible, the operation must immediately remove that person from the operation and confirm it received the notice. If the person is eligible or provisionally eligible with conditions, the operation must limit the person's duties to follow those conditions. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 24, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 31, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 26, 2023 · Investigation (report)
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Three staff were present in the center without a cleared eligibility check.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 28, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 24, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Low · Sep 26, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.303(a)(2) - Report Change in Board Chair
The operation did not report to licensing the changes in the board chair.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 16, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 24, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 26, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to report to parents an incident that may have placed, the child at risk for injury or harm.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 16, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 24, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 26, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The operation did not report to licensing a child who was at risk for injury or harm two days after the incident.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 16, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Oct 24, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 3, 2023 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed caring for 15 children in the Pre-k 4 classroom without an cleared eligibility check.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 3, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 17, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 30, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video pulling a child by the arms and dropping them on their bottom as a disciplinary action.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 28, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 11, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Mar 20, 2023 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed caring for 16 children in the Pre-k 4 classroom without an cleared eligibility check.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 20, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 3, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 20, 2023 · Inspection
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director file reviewed were missing training in the following topics: Emergency preparedness Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction,Understanding building and physical premises safety, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 13, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 8, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Mar 20, 2023 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Five out of five caregiver files reviewed were missing training in the following topics: Emergency preparedness ,Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction,Understanding building and physical premises safety, Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Mar 20, 2023 · Inspection
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Two out of seven children file evaluated were missing health statements.
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:
- Apr 14, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Apr 14, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes