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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77007

Gonzales Day Care

839 RUTLAND ST, Houston, TX 77007 · (713) 864-8862 · State permit no. 412820

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Gonzales Day Care for 55 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 14 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.603 (6 times, most recently Dec 1, 2023).

The state lists Gonzales Day Care as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 55 violations at Gonzales Day Care, 8 fall under rules Texas weights High and 22 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High815%
Medium High2240%
Medium2138%
Medium Low24%
Low24%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Gonzales Day Care had 55 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 3.8 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Gonzales Day Care 55, Houston five-year median 11This daycare55Houston median11

Repeat issues

11 rules were cited more than once at Gonzales Day Care in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.603
Medium		6The 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: Dec 1, 2023 · first: Aug 8, 2022
746.605
Medium High		4Before 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: Dec 1, 2023 · first: Aug 8, 2022
746.401
Medium		4The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 13, 2023 · first: Jul 25, 2022
746.501
High		4The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Aug 8, 2022 · first: Jul 25, 2022
745.641
High		2An 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
Most recent: Jun 10, 2024 · first: Aug 8, 2022
746.1309
Medium		2A 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
Most recent: Dec 1, 2023 · first: Aug 8, 2022
746.3503
Medium High		2The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 13, 2023 · first: Jul 25, 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: Jun 13, 2023 · first: Apr 12, 2023
746.1315
Medium High		2Each 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
Most recent: Aug 8, 2022 · first: Aug 8, 2022
746.1203
High		2Caregivers 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: Jul 25, 2022 · first: Jul 25, 2022
746.3505
Medium High		2Caregivers must wash their own hands, wash the child's hands after each diaper change, throw away disposable gloves after each change, and sanitize the changing surface after each use (or use a disposable paper liner between back-to-back changes). Soiled diapers must go in covered or sealed containers, soiled clothing must go home in a sealed plastic bag, and caregivers with open wounds or casts or bandages that get in the way of handwashing may not change diapers. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 25, 2022 · first: Jul 25, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Gonzales Day Care, 2021 to 202600202122720225252023522024102025112026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
20222327
20235625
2024552
2025110
2026111

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Oct 5, 2026Inspection5881
Oct 10, 2025Inspection678None
Oct 15, 2024Inspection586None
Jun 27, 2024Inspection3None
Jun 10, 2024Inspection4262
Feb 23, 2024Inspection254None
Jan 8, 2024Inspection9None
Dec 1, 2023Inspection27710
Oct 10, 2023Inspection48None
Jul 27, 2023Inspection21
Jun 13, 2023Inspection63312
Apr 18, 2023Inspection11
Show 4 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Apr 12, 2023Investigation (report)61
Aug 8, 2022Inspection2612
Jul 25, 2022Inspection68414
Feb 25, 2022Assessment11

All 55 violations, newest first

8 rules cited at Gonzales Day Care 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 · Oct 5, 2026 · Inspection

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

During the inspection it was found that the operation is not maintaining current feeding instructions for the infant classrooms.

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:
Oct 19, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 10, 2024 · Inspection

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

A two month old infant was sleeping in a restrictive device.

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:
Jun 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 27, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 10, 2024 · Inspection

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

One caregiver in the infant classroom did not have an background check. Corrected: Caregiver left for the day.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

One child did not have information that parents received the operational polices.

Official text of rule 746.503

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

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

One caregiver stated they had 9 children in care and when I counted they were only 7 children. Another caregiver stated they were responsible for 4 children and they was 15 children in care.

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:
Dec 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Five caregivers did not have all they annual training for they training year. One caregiver had 22 hours for training year 8/17/22 to 8/17/23, one caregiver had 11 hours of training for training year 3/23/22 to 3/23/23, one caregiver had 16 hours of training for training year 2/21/22 to 2/21/23, one caregiver had 22 hours for training year 4/9/22 to 4/9/23, and the last caregiver had 15 hours of training for training year 3/28/22 to 3/28/23. Corrected: I took hours for current training year: 8/17/23 to 8/17/24 2 hours. 3/23/23 to 3/23/34 17 hours, 2/21/23 to2/21/24 8 hours, 4/9/23 to 4/9/23 2 hours and 3/28/23 to 3/28/24 8 hours of training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

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

One child is missing a health care statement, the child has been enrolled since 11/1/2022.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

One child was missing the address for their emergency contact.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 5, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

One child was missing the helathcare information.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

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

One caregiver did not have a school diploma.

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:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

They was one caregiver with 10 children specified age group 18-23 months old, they were one over ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver join the class.

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:
Dec 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

One child's file had documentation they had a allergy to fish and eggs and did not have a allergy plan on file.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Dec 1, 2023 · Inspection

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

Two children that are four years old did not have a hearing and vision test on file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 27, 2023 · Inspection

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

The operation did not have documentation for their fire inspection report for the 836 location.

In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 2, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

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

The operation did not have an updated fire inspection, the last fire inspection was conducted on 5/25/2022.

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:
Jul 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

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

The operations sign in/out sheets did not have initials of employees or parents.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

Two changing mats the one in the indoor play area and the other on the outside restroom area had rips in them. Corrected: When the operation replace the old mats with new ones.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered

When given medication to children they was not a employees full name that administered medication.

In plain English: Medication must be given as the label directs or as the child's health-care professional changes in writing, only to the child it is meant for, from the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date it was brought in, and never after it expires. Each dose must be recorded with the child's name, the medication, the date, time, and amount, and the employee's full name, and the records kept for at least three months. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age or children with limited mobility. The emergency preparedness plan was also missing how caregivers would keep an attendance of children who have evacuated.

In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 27, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

The operation did not document the time of their fire, shelter, severe weather and lock down drills. Corrected: When I reviewed the standard with the operation and in future drills the time will be documented.

In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

A four year old child in care did not have a hearing a vision test in their file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The operation did not have the updated inspection report posted, the inspection report posted was 7/25/2022 and the last inspection was on April 18, 2023. Corrected: When the operation posted the most recent inspection form that was conducted on 4/18/2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

Children did not was their hands before eating snack. Corrected: When children wash their hands before eating lunch.

In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

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

In the indoor gym area and one of the toddler classrooms did not have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the rooms. Corrected: When the operation posted the emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams.

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:
Jun 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

The director was missing four hours of training for training year 1/1/2022 to 1/1/2023. Corrected: When the four hours were taken from training year 1/1/2023 to 1/1/2024.

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:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

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

A child that has been enrolled at the operation since 2019 did not have a health care statement in their file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 18, 2023 · Inspection

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

In the preschool classrooms it was observed the mats to have tears, which will cause the mats to no longer be waterproof.

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:
No
Correction date:
Apr 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 12, 2023 · Investigation (report)

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

The operations sign in/out sheets did not have intials of employees or parents.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

One caregiver is a new hire and is missing CPR training.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

A caregiver did not have her 8 hours of pre-service training done before caring for children.

In plain English: New 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

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

Medium High · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

One child did not have an emergency contact information and five children missing address for their emergency contact.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

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

Medium · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The most recent inspection form was not posted at either location. Corrected: When the operation posted the inspection form at one of the buildings.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

The operational policies did not state about safe sleep.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 12, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

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

Two children are missing health statements from the doctor.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

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

It was observed that a caregiver had not had a background ran on her and she was in caregiver of the two year old classroom. Corrected: Caregiver left for the day.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

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

One caregiver is a new hire and missing first aid training.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

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

One child is missing their immunization records.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 19, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

The director is missing 17 hours of annual training.

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 · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 6, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 30, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Two caregivers is missing annual training on is missing 19 hours the other is missing 6 hours.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 6, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 7, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(a)(18)(E) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing

The operational policies did not have how the operation will promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 12, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler

It was observed that two toddler cups did not have a name on them.

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:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

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

Two infant bottles did not have a infants name on the bottle.

In plain English: Caregivers 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed

It was observed a caregiver not washing their hands after changing a child.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

Two of the diaper changing mats had tears in them.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans

The operational policies did not have the emergency preparedness plan in it or have an emergency preparedness plan available for viewing .

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

The must current operational policies was not able to be viewed during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

It was observed a caregiver not washing a toddler's hands after their diaper change.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.909 - Access to Personnel Records

At the time of the inspection they was not access to personnel records.

Official text of rule 746.909

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

They was not a current employees list posted at either location.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The most recent inspection form was not posted at either location.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

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

A caregiver stated they had 16 children and when I counted they were 15 children.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

It was observed in a few classrooms that the outlets did not have plug overs over them.

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:
Jul 25, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

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

A few caregivers were unsure of all of their children's ages by months.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection

746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing

At the time of the inspection they was not access to children's records.

Official text of rule 746.601

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 8, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Feb 25, 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.

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 2, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 25, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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