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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77071

Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare

12609 S GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77071 · (713) 777-1455 · State permit no. 1716285

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare for 76 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 36 routine inspections and 12 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 28 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5617 (8 times, most recently Mar 16, 2023).

The state lists Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 76 violations at Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare, 28 fall under rules Texas weights High and 31 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High2837%
Medium High3141%
Medium1418%
Medium Low23%
Low11%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare had 76 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare 76, Houston five-year median 11This daycare76Houston median11

Repeat issues

17 rules were cited more than once at Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.5617
High		8Each 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
Most recent: Mar 16, 2023 · first: Jan 27, 2022
746.1203
Medium High		5Caregivers 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
Most recent: Nov 15, 2022 · first: Mar 21, 2022
746.2805
High		3No 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
Most recent: Nov 10, 2023 · first: Aug 25, 2023
746.801
Medium		3The 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
Most recent: Oct 31, 2023 · first: Apr 14, 2022
746.4501
Medium		3The rule requires tables and chairs used by children to be "safe," easy to clean, and the right height and size for each age group. If the manufacturer requires straps on a chair, they must be fastened whenever a child uses it. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 25, 2023 · first: Nov 15, 2022
746.1601
Medium High		3In 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)
Most recent: Mar 30, 2023 · first: Apr 19, 2022
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: Oct 31, 2023 · first: May 16, 2023
746.603
Medium		2The 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: Jul 27, 2023 · first: May 16, 2023
746.305
Medium High		2The 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 · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: May 3, 2023 · first: Dec 14, 2022
746.2421
Medium		2For 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
Most recent: Mar 16, 2023 · first: Jul 14, 2022
746.631
Medium High		2The center must have a system that tracks each child's arrival and departure every day, with the child's name, the date and times, and the initials or unique code of the employee or parent. All caregivers must be able to use it to see which children are in care during their shift, at caregiver changes, and during an evacuation. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 16, 2023 · first: Jan 27, 2022
746.3701
Medium High		2All 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
Most recent: Dec 14, 2022 · first: Jul 14, 2022
746.3807
High		2Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Most recent: Jul 14, 2022 · first: Apr 27, 2022
746.1011
Medium High		2Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours
Most recent: Apr 19, 2022 · first: Apr 14, 2022
746.3407
High		2The 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
Most recent: Apr 19, 2022 · first: Mar 21, 2022
746.1316
Medium High		2If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 9, 2022 · first: Jan 27, 2022
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: Mar 9, 2022 · first: Jan 27, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare, 2021 to 20260020211148202213262023922024202025102026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022111548
2023131826
20249102
2025240
2026110

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Feb 26, 2026Inspection729None
Nov 19, 2025Inspection—None
Nov 12, 2025Investigation (report)4None
Sep 17, 2025Investigation (report)1None
Feb 28, 2025Inspection464None
Dec 3, 2024Inspection—None
Nov 20, 2024Investigation (report)1None
Aug 27, 2024Inspection79None
Jul 31, 2024Inspection88None
Jun 20, 2024Inspection221None
May 31, 2024Inspection1471
Apr 30, 2024Inspection177None
Show 36 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Mar 27, 2024Inspection210None
Feb 27, 2024Inspection141None
Jan 31, 2024Inspection1191
Dec 21, 2023Inspection2None
Dec 18, 2023Investigation (report)1None
Dec 18, 2023Investigation (report)2None
Dec 18, 2023Inspection69None
Nov 17, 2023Inspection—None
Nov 10, 2023Investigation (report)42
Oct 31, 2023Inspection1733
Aug 30, 2023Inspection1None
Aug 25, 2023Inspection22
Aug 4, 2023Inspection—None
Jul 27, 2023Inspection1945
May 16, 2023Inspection2315
May 10, 2023Investigation (report)1None
May 3, 2023Investigation (report)31
Apr 13, 2023Inspection2None
Mar 30, 2023Inspection82
Mar 16, 2023Inspection3856
Jan 24, 2023Inspection171None
Dec 14, 2022Investigation (report)42
Dec 1, 2022Inspection2None
Nov 15, 2022Inspection3672
Jul 19, 2022Inspection3None
Jul 14, 2022Inspection6757
May 10, 2022Inspection6None
Apr 27, 2022Inspection106
Apr 19, 2022Inspection87
Apr 14, 2022Assessment22
Mar 24, 2022Inspection2None
Mar 21, 2022Inspection22
Mar 17, 2022Investigation (self-report)64
Mar 14, 2022Assessment11
Mar 9, 2022Inspection94
Jan 27, 2022Inspection60311

All 76 violations, newest first

11 rules cited at Children's Center of Excellence and Daycare 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 High · May 31, 2024 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

A 7 month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib with two additional mattresses under the original mattress.

In plain English: Each 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 31, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 20, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 31, 2024 · Inspection

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

Probation condition #6 was not fully satisfied due to the following information not being available for review for all staff including the director. A training information sheet which lists each of the following: -name and role (director, caregiver, cook, driver) -original hire date -current training timeframe -date CPR/FA training completed -date orientation training completed -date pre-service training completed (or exemption) -number of training hours remaining to satisfy the current year’s requirements -specific topics remaining to satisfy the current year’s requirements (per 746.1309, 746.1311)

In plain English: An operation on probation must meet every condition of its corrective action plan, correct the deficiencies and reduce risk, and keep following all other standards, rules, and laws. Unless it is a foster family home, it must also post the probation notice near all public entrances. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 27, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 10, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to support the allegation regarding staff yelling at children. Based on the information obtained, staff yell at children to sit down, be quiet or stop talking.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 10, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are made to put their heads down on the table for a period of 5-10 minutes. If anyone is heard talking, the time will restart, or additional minutes will be added for all children. Children who are not misbehaving or those who arrive to the operation after timeout has begun are also required to put their heads down until the time has ended.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 8, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 31, 2023 · Inspection

746.1109(b)(2) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Supervised By Qualified Caregiver

A 17 yr old caregiver who currently attends high school was observed to be left unsupervised with a group of children multiple times. The supervising caregiver was observed to be going back and forth between the kitchen and classroom.

Official text of rule 746.1109

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 31, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 31, 2023 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

Records were reviewed for 10 staff. 2 caregiver with less than 2 years of child care experience hired June and July 2023, did not have the required 24 hours of training within 90 days of employment. 1 caregiver with no previous experience had documentation of training. NOTE: Caregivers hired June and July of 2023 had 8 hours of pre-service training documented.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 17, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 31, 2023 · Inspection

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

Records for 10 staff including the director was reviewed. All records were observed to be missing the following: Date of hire Documentation whether pre-service training be required. Documentation all required orientation topics have been received.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

Children were observed sitting in high chairs and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps for each child during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Aug 25, 2023 · Inspection

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

A caregiver placed a child in a high chair for misbehaving during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

Children were observed sitting in chairs equipped with safety straps and the safety straps were not secured. Note: The provider secured the straps for each child during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 27, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No
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High · Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

Documentation showing the smoke detectors have been tested monthly was not available for review upon request.

In plain English: The director or a designee must test all smoke detectors every month and record the date and the name of the employee who did the test. These records must be kept at the center for review during operating hours. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection

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

1 out of 4 chidlren's files evaluated did not contain documentation of current immunizations. The record provided was missing 1 dose of MMR and 1 dose of VAR.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 2, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

Documentation showing the carbon monoxide detectors are being tested monthly was not available for review upon request.

In plain English: If the center uses electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, it must test them monthly, put in new batteries at least once a year, and record the dates and the name of the employee who did the work. If the detectors are tied into an alarm system, the monitoring company or fire marshal must test the system at least once a year, and the center must keep the latest report and make any fixes it calls for. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

During the inspection expired boxes of Benadryl and Neosporin ointment was observed and has not been disposed of. Note: The provider disposed the medication during the inspection.

In plain English: The center must throw away medication or return it to the parent when the child leaves the center, when the medication is out of date, or when the child no longer needs it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 27, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

Children's files evaluated did not contain a complete record. The following information was missing or incomplete: - Two were missing the address, and phone # of the emergency medical facility - Three were missing the special needs statements - Two were missing the parents signature for receiving a copy of the operational policies

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2023
Correction verified:
May 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

1 out of 8 employee files evaluated did not contain current CPR/First Aid training. The certifiate provided had expired on May 4th, 2023.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 23, 2023
Correction verified:
May 23, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · May 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies were evaluated and did not contain the following information: - A Safe Sleeping Policy for Infants Under 12 months - The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play - The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation - Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place - The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play and - A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

In plain English: The permit holder must set and follow policies that meet the state minimum standards, name a qualified director who is responsible on site every day, make sure staff report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline, and keep the number of children in care within the licensed capacity. It must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and follow the state child-care licensing law and rules. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2023
Correction verified:
May 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · May 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

Documentation showing training in the following topics were not available for review during the inspection: - Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Abuse and Neglect of Children - Transportation Safety Training

In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2023
Correction verified:
May 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · May 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

7 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not contain a complete personnel record. The following information was missing: 4 were missing the Licensing affidavits were not notarized 2 were missing the Proof of education was missing 3 were missing Signatures that the staff have completed orientation to the center

In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2023
Correction verified:
May 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 3, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

The operation did not report an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth to childcare regulation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 30, 2023 · Inspection

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

A caregiver with a conditonal background check stating they must never be left alone with child was left alone with 6 infant 4-15mo

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:
Mar 30, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 30, 2023 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A caregiver was observed leaving a classroom multiple times during the inspection. The caregiver left another caregiver alone to supervise a total of 14 children 20m-2yrs old. Based on the specified age group (SAG) of the classroom was 2yrs. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 Upon arrival 3 caregiver were observed in the infant room, two caregiver then left the room. One infant caregiver was observed with 6 infants 4-15 mo. The SAG for the group was 0-11mo. The caregiver was over ratio by 2 for approx. 5-10 munites before the caregiver returned.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 30, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

The vehicle used for transportation did not have emergency medical authorization for any of the children being transported.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 16, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

The fire extinguisher was observed to be located in the trunk of the vehicle used for transportation and was not readily accessible by the driver.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 16, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

The operation does not keep a sign-in/out log for children being transported.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 16, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

2 caregivers in the infant room were not aware of the number of children in their care. When asked, both caregivers stated there were 5 children in care. When asked again, they again stated there were 5. The caregivers were informed CCR counted 6 children. One careigver then stated they forgot a child was just brought into the classroom

In plain English: Each 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 16, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.4001(3) - First Aid Kit - Easily Accessible to Employees

The first aid kit was observed to be located in the truck of the vehicle used for transportation and was not readily accessible by the driver.

Official text of rule 746.4001

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 16, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 16, 2023 · Inspection

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

One child not yet on table food did not have updated feeding instructions. Instructions were last reviewed and signed by the parent 2/1/23

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 20, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 14, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation failed to ensure the areas were free of all safety hazards. A bottle warmer was stored in a manner that did not ensure the cord was out of reach of the children, resulting in a child injury.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 19, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 14, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation failed to report a child injury that required medical treatment.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 19, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

14 children were observed sitting in bucket seat style tables and the straps were not observed to be in use. Two of the seats did not have straps.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 1, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 15, 2022 · Inspection

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

2 caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care. When asked, both caregivers were asked multiple times how many children were in their care, and both stated there were 15. 16 children were counted in care.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 15, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 1, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.3807(3) - Storage of Medication - Refrigerate Separate from Food

Refrigerated medication was observed to be stored next to food.

Official text of rule 746.3807

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

Medium High · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

Records were reviewed for 6 staff including the director, three caregivers did not have training in the following topics: Hazardous materials Building and physical premise safety Emergency preparedness Responding to food and allergic reaction

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:
Jul 28, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

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

Two infants not yet on table food did not have updated feeding instructions. Feeding instructions for one child was last completed 5/2022. Feeding instructions for another child was not dated, caregivers were not aware of when the instructions were written.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 21, 2022
Correction verified:
Jul 21, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

Records were reviewed for 6 staff including the director. 5 staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file

In plain English: Each center employee must meet the background check rules, have a current tuberculosis exam record if the health department requires it, and complete two state affidavit forms (a notarized Form 2985 and Form 2912) before being hired. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 28, 2022
Correction verified:
Jul 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

In the toddler room, a child was observed to be sleeping on a cot that was placed in front of the emergency exit. The exit could not be accessed without stepping over the child

In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023

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

Medium High · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

One caregiver did not have documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent on file.

In plain English: Each caregiver must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma, a high school equivalent, or a high school certificate of coursework completion, in addition to meeting the standards for all employees. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 28, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During the walkthrough, in the infant, toddler, and school age rooms, staff purses were observed to be in reach of children NOTE: Corrected at inspection, all purses were moved to high hooks or shelved and were out of reach of children

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

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

Medium High · Apr 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

A caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care. When asked for the ages, the caregiver stated they guessed the age of the child and then stated they were unsure and did not want to say the wrong thing

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 27, 2022
Correction verified:
May 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A caregiver was observed with 8 children 3-21 months. The SAG was 0-11 mo. The caregiver was overratio by 4 children

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 27, 2022
Correction verified:
May 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Apr 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

2 infants between 0-11 mo were observed sitting in a baby swing and bouncer for more than 15 mintues.

In plain English: Each infant's day must include outdoor play when the weather permits, time out of the crib, and no more than 15 minutes seated in a restrictive device unless the infant is eating or being transported. It must also include supervised tummy time and other chances to move, plus activities that engage sight, hearing, touch, and small and large muscles. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 27, 2022
Correction verified:
May 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

A 19 mo old toddler was observed sleep in a crib with toys.

Official text of rule 746.2501

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 27, 2022
Correction verified:
May 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

A 3mo old was observed sleeping in a baby swing. The caregiver was unaware that the infant was sleep. The infant was removed after instructed by CCR. According to the caregiver, the infants were in the restrictive devices for at least 20 minutes.

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 · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 27, 2022
Correction verified:
May 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children

A container of diaper rash cream was observed in the crib with an 19mo old.

Official text of rule 746.3807

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 27, 2022
Correction verified:
May 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Sign-in/out logs for the director was requested and was not made available for review. According to the owner, a log of attendance for the director is not kept.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Apr 19, 2022 · Inspection

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

The caregiver was observed with 11 children. When asked for the number of children in care there were 10 children present

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

A caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care. When asked for the ages, the caregiver stated they had just arrived and did not know.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours

The director is only present at the operation two days a week and is not routinely present during the hours of operation.

Official text of rule 746.1011

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A caregiver was observed with 11 children 4-23 months. The SAG was 18-23 mo. The caregiver was overratio by 3 children

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.1703 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Combining Ages With 12 or Fewer Children

There were 4 children ages 4m-15 mo old observed with children 18-23 mo. There were 24 total children in the building.

Official text of rule 746.1703

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 19, 2022 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

An infant was observed in a crib with a broken wheel. The crib was observed to be slanted.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 14, 2022 · Assessment

746.1011 - Director Presence Routine During Operating Hours

The director is only present at the operation two days a week and is not routinely present during the hours of operation.

Official text of rule 746.1011

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 14, 2022 · Assessment

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

Sign-in/out logs for the director was requested and was not made available for review. According to the owner, a log of attendance for the director is not kept.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 21, 2022 · Inspection

746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

Several children were observed crawing under tables in the eating area. The children were observed crawling under the table for approx. 3 mintues before the caregivers were aware.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 21, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 24, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 21, 2022 · Inspection

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Cleaning chemicals in a spray bottle were observed on the table in reach of children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 21, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 24, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

based on the information obtained during the investigation, incident reports were not created for the 6 children present and placed at risk when two caregivers had a physical altercation

In plain English: The center must fill out the state's Incident/Illness Report form (or one with the same information) when a child has an injury needing medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness needing hospitalization, or an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector not prescribed to the child. It must also fill one out when a child or employee gets a reportable disease, or when any unusual situation put a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 29, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on he information obtained during the investigation, 2 caregivers engaged in a physical and verbal altercation with children present resulting in two children being pushed over chairs.

In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 14, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, as a result of the director's frequent absence, the director was unaware of the caregivers' activities prior to and when engaging in a physical altercation. The director failed to ensure all staff were supervised.

In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 14, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 17, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, parents were not notified immediately that there was a situation that placed their children at risk. NOTE" Two parents were notified immediately, other parents were not notified until pick-up.

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:
Apr 14, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Mar 14, 2022 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

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 after the deadline.

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:
Mar 14, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 14, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 9, 2022 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

The operation did not have emergency medical authorization for 13 of 23 of the children being transported.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 9, 2022 · Inspection

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

A play equipment with a height less than 5 feet did not have at least 6 inches of surfacing

Plain-English explanation above

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

High · Mar 9, 2022 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

The operation did not have parent contacts or emergnecy contacts for 13 of the 23 of the children being transported.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 24, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 9, 2022 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

Transportation training for the director was not made available for review. NOTE: Training for the owner/driver was reviewed and up-to-date

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 10, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

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

The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted 1/19/21

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:
Mar 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

The operation did not have a list of all of the children being transported.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

During the inspection it was learned that the operation has been providing transportation services without notifing CCR of the additional services. NOTE: According to the owner, transportation began the second week of January 2022.

In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing before making certain changes, such as moving, adding or reducing indoor or outdoor space, adding a pool, changing the ages served or the hours of operation, or offering new services like transportation or field trips. Advance notice is also required for a planned closure of five or more days in a row (other than national holidays), going out of business, or a change in ownership. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

The Children's Product Safety certificate was not observed to be updated. The CPSC was last completed 1/20/21

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:
No
Correction date:
Feb 10, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

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

The first aid kit on the vehicle and was observed to be missing the following: Cotton balls Tweezers Scissors Tape Antiseptic solution/wipes Thermometer

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

Transportation training for the director and owner was not made available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

The operation did not have parent contacts or emergnecy contacts for any of the children being transported.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

The operation did not have emergency medical authorization for anyl of the children being transported.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

Of the 27 children present only 10 children were signed in. During the inspection, 2 children that left were not signed out

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

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

A play equipment with a height less than 5 feet did not have at least 6 inches of surfacing

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection

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

A caregiver was observed to be present without notification of eligibility from the background check unit.

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:
Jan 29, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 31, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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