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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77082

Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC

2933 WESTHOLLOW DR, Houston, TX 77082 · (281) 578-6787 · State permit no. 1638123

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC for 54 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 13 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.901 (7 times, most recently Oct 14, 2025).

The state lists Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 54 violations at Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC, 13 fall under rules Texas weights High and 19 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1324%
Medium High1935%
Medium1528%
Medium Low713%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC had 54 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC 54, Houston five-year median 11This daycare54Houston median11

Repeat issues

8 rules were cited more than once at Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.901
Medium Low		7The 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
Most recent: Oct 14, 2025 · first: Dec 13, 2022
746.605
High		6Before 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: Oct 14, 2025 · first: Dec 13, 2022
746.603
Medium		4The 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: Oct 14, 2025 · first: Dec 13, 2022
746.1315
Medium High		3Each 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: Oct 14, 2025 · first: Dec 13, 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 · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Feb 2, 2025 · first: Dec 21, 2021
746.5101
High		2The 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
Most recent: Feb 18, 2025 · first: Feb 13, 2025
746.2207
Medium		2Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
Most recent: Feb 13, 2025 · first: Feb 13, 2025
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: Feb 13, 2025 · first: Feb 13, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC, 2021 to 202611202121420221820232620248212025242026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)121
20222214
2023118
2024236
202581021
2026234

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Oct 5, 2026Inspection6544
Jun 30, 2026Inspection5None
Jun 26, 2026Investigation (report)6None
Oct 14, 2025Inspection5794
Aug 14, 2025Inspection173None
Jul 10, 2025Inspection314None
May 5, 2025Inspection192None
Mar 31, 2025Inspection2None
Mar 6, 2025Inspection1None
Feb 18, 2025Inspection141
Feb 13, 2025Inspection1212
Feb 2, 2025Investigation (report)43
Show 9 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jan 23, 2025Assessment11
Nov 27, 2024Investigation (report)42
Nov 19, 2024Inspection—None
Nov 12, 2024Inspection8584
Dec 5, 2023Inspection2528
Dec 13, 2022Inspection96413
Jan 14, 2022Inspection2231
Dec 29, 2021Inspection—None
Dec 21, 2021Investigation (report)11

All 54 violations, newest first

5 rules cited at Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC 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 · Oct 5, 2026 · Inspection

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

A baby rocker that has has been recalled since August 2022 was observed to be in the infant room.

In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 5, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 5, 2026 · Inspection

746.3317(4) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Discard Single-Service Items

Several unlabeled disposable juice bottles were observed in a bucket in the freezer. According to the caregiver, they are used to serve water to the children.

In plain English: Food and drinks must be stored, prepared, and served in sanitary conditions, including sanitizing dishes and utensils after each use, serving food on plates or other clean holders rather than a bare table, and covering food stored in the refrigerator. Caregivers with open wounds or casts may not prepare food, foods that infants and toddlers could choke on may not be served, and cleaning supplies and toxic materials may not be stored with food. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 5, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 15, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 5, 2026 · Inspection

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

Several tubes of neosprin and pain relief cream were observed to be expired between 2019-2024.

In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 5, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 15, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 5, 2026 · Inspection

746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

Bleach and fabulosa were observed to be stored in a low cabinet that was accessible to children.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 5, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 15, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection

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

There was no health statement on file for one out of three files check.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

First aid and CPR training was missing on file for one staff. This was corrected during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection

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

Date of admission was missing on one one file out of four files checked. This was corrected during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Oct 14, 2025 · Inspection

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Diploma was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 24, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Feb 18, 2025 · Inspection

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

The operation has not received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

A 7yr old child was observed to be unservised in a kitchen/cafeteria area. The child was observed climbing on a sink to plug something into an outlet located behind the refrigerator.

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:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

Crinbs in the infant room were not observed to have snug fitted sheets.

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:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

A 2yr old was observed to be sleeping with a training cup.

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:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

Multiple shelves were observed to be used to create a separate area for your youngest infants. The shelves blocked to only path to the door.

Official text of rule 746.5209

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

A group of 2yrs old was observed to be watching Frozen during nap time.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

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

The operation has not received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 20, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

A group of children was observed to be watching Paw Patrol on tv. The show was not related to an activity.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

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

A caregiver did not wash the hands of two infants after a diaper change.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

An 11 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a ctib with a pacificer clipped to them. A 12 month old was observed to be sleeping with a stuffed animal.

In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

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

A caregiver was observed changing 2 diapers. The caregiver wore a glove one one hand. The caregiver did not remove the glove after either diaper change and did not wash their hands in between the diaper changes.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

6 infants between 8mo-11mo were observed with 1 caregiver. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.

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:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection

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

Upon arrival, an 11 month old was observed to be sleep with several toys in the cdrib. NOTE: The child was asleep for the duration of the inspection. The toys were observed in the crib for 15 mintues before being removed by the caregiver.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 2, 2025 · Investigation (report)

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

Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver did not intervene to keep one child from hitting another child.

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:
Mar 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 31, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 2, 2025 · Investigation (report)

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

Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver humiliated a child when a six-year-old child was not treated with respect due to being placed in a highchair for discipline.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 31, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 2, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a six-year-old child was placed in a highchair as a form of discipline.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 25, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Jan 23, 2025 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023

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:
Jan 30, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 27, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents

Notification of field trip was not posted in a prominent place were parents and others may view it. This notice must remain posted until all children on the field trip have returned to the daycare.

Official text of rule 746.3003

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 27, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.3001(1) - Field Trips - Signed Permission

Based on the investigation conducted by DFPS and the follow up conducted by Licensing representative nothing was posted to notify parent of the field trip to director's home and the operation did not receive any signed permission from parents who went on this field trip.

Official text of rule 746.3001

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

Date of employment was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four files checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

There was no Emergency medical authorization on file for one out of four files checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Proof of education was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

Three out of four staff files checked did not have any notarized affidavit. Two were corrected during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection

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

Director was missing first aid and Cpr training. She said she has it but could not find at the moment.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection

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

Date of admission was missing on one out of five files checked. This was corrected during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

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

Medium High · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

One child did not wash his hands after toileting. This was corrected when caregiver washed his hands.

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:
Dec 5, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

Three children seated at the highchair table did not have their safety straps on. This was corrected when director replaced all the safety straps for proper use and convinience.

In plain English: High chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, and similar equipment used for infants must have straps, and the straps must be fastened whenever an infant is in the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 5, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection

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

A copy of immunization for one child was not on record.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 12, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 11, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

Release information was missing on one out of five files checked.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 5, 2023 · Inspection

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

Emergency medical authorization information was missing on file for one out of five files checked.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification

One caregiver was missing photo identification on file.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 21, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

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

Health statement was missing on file for one out of six records checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

There was no documentation of monthly fire drill for the month of November, the last fire drill documented was in October and we are now in December.

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:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

746.203(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence

I did not observe any current liability insurance.

In plain English: Unless it has an acceptable reason not to, the center must carry liability insurance of $300,000 per occurrence of negligence, covering injury to a child on its premises or in its care. It must send proof of coverage to the state each year by the anniversary of its permit. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

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

First and CPR training was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 4, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

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

Four infant feeding sheet were not up dated.

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:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

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

One caregiver had two out of twenty four hours of annually training. This caregiver was hired 6/28/2021. Another caregiver hired 3/1/21 also did not have any training hours for the period of 3/1/2021 to 3/1/2022.

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:
Dec 30, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

I did not observe any current annual sanitation inspection. The one on file had expired since 8/13/2022.

In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 30, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

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

I did not observe any transportation training for the director of this operation.

In plain English: If 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

There is no acknowledgement that one caregiver received orientation or preservice training.

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:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies

One caregiver did not have the acknowledgement that she received any center policies on file.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

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

Immunization record was missing on file for one out of six records checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 13, 2022 · Inspection

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

Physician information and Emergency medical authorization information was missing on file for one out of six records checked.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Dec 16, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 14, 2022 · Inspection

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

One of the classrooms was not observed to have adequate lighting during naptime. The number of children present could not be seen. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. A light in the hallway was turned on to provide more lighting in the classroom.

In plain English: Caregivers may dim the lights during naptime, but there must be enough light to see every child in the group at all times. The rule counts lighting as enough if a person entering the room can see without waiting for their eyes to adjust. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 14, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 21, 2021 · Investigation (report)

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of a child being dragged by the arm by a caregiver.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 29, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 14, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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