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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77082

Living Word Academy

13833 RICHMOND AVE, Houston, TX 77082 · (281) 497-5692 · State permit no. 1671502

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Living Word Academy for 59 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 15 routine inspections and 4 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 16 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1315 (6 times, most recently Jun 23, 2026).

The state lists Living Word Academy as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 59 violations at Living Word Academy, 16 fall under rules Texas weights High and 29 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1627%
Medium High2949%
Medium1119%
Medium Low35%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Living Word Academy had 59 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 3.4 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Living Word Academy 59, Houston five-year median 11This daycare59Houston median11

Repeat issues

13 rules were cited more than once at Living Word Academy in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1315
Medium High		6Each 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: Jun 23, 2026 · first: Nov 3, 2021
746.1301
Medium High		5New 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: Jun 23, 2026 · first: Nov 3, 2021
746.1201
High		4Every 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
Most recent: Sep 11, 2026 · first: Apr 11, 2024
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: Jul 29, 2024 · first: Sep 22, 2022
746.3407
Medium High		3The 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: Aug 13, 2026 · first: Jun 23, 2026
746.901
Medium Low		3The 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
Most recent: Jul 8, 2025 · first: Jul 8, 2025
746.4001
Medium High		2First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
Most recent: Jul 10, 2026 · first: Jun 23, 2026
746.5607
Medium High		2Each child being transported must be secured in a car seat, booster seat, vest, harness, or seat belt that fits the child's age, height, and weight, meets federal crash-test standards, is installed per the maker's instructions, and has not expired, been damaged, or been in an accident. Children 12 and younger may not ride in the front seat. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 10, 2026 · first: Jun 23, 2026
745.635
High		2If 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
Most recent: Jun 23, 2026 · first: Apr 4, 2025
746.1205
High		2Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 23, 2026 · first: Apr 11, 2024
746.5617
High		2Each 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: Jun 23, 2026 · first: Nov 3, 2021
746.201
Medium High		2The 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
Most recent: Apr 17, 2025 · first: Apr 11, 2024
746.605
High		2Before 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: Jul 29, 2024 · first: Jul 29, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Living Word Academy, 2021 to 2026182021142022102023310202431120256262026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)118
2022114
2023110
20243410
20253611
20266626

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 25, 2026Inspection21
Sep 11, 2026Inspection21
Aug 28, 2026Inspection52
Aug 13, 2026Inspection54
Jul 10, 2026Inspection174
Jun 23, 2026Inspection25214
Jul 8, 2025Inspection10095
Apr 28, 2025Inspection2None
Apr 17, 2025Inspection573
Apr 4, 2025Assessment11
Mar 27, 2025Assessment11
Jan 23, 2025Assessment11
Show 7 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 29, 2024Inspection2725
Apr 16, 2024Inspection4None
Apr 12, 2024Inspection—None
Apr 11, 2024Investigation (report)65
Aug 9, 2023Inspection731None
Sep 22, 2022Inspection4994
Nov 3, 2021Inspection6938

All 59 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at Living Word Academy 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 · Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

Based on review of the director's hours, it cannot be verified the director is present at least 30 hours a week. Log of the director's hours is not dated and has multiple days where the director is not signed out. According to the caregiver, the director was present today but left. Review of the log shows the director never signed in.

Official text of rule 746.1011

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 2, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection

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

Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. The caregiver could be seen standing near the door but did not open the door. At one point, both children present walked up to the door mistaking CCR for another caregiver. NOTE: CCR stood outside for approximately 7 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times before the caregiver opened the door.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 11, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 25, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection

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

An individual with a pending background check was observed to be present and given access to children prior to receiving notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)

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:
Aug 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 11, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection

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

Upon arrival, CCR rang the bell. Children could be heard at the door informing the caregiver someone was at the door. CCR stood outside for approximately 10 minutes knocking on the door and ringing the bell multiple times. The caregiver later acknowledged to CCR they were aware but they were waiting for the director to arrive before opening the door.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 11, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection

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

The caregiver in charge of a group of three children 2-3yrs old was observed laying down on th floor on their personal phone while supervising naptime. NOTE: Two of three children were still awake during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

Documentation was obtained to verify pest control treatment was completed as obtained 7/13/2026. However, dead pest were observed in the bathroom, hallway, and kitchen area including on the seal of the refrigerator.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection

746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

Half an apple was observed in the refigerator uncovered, cut side down on a fowm bowl. The apple appeared to be browning.

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:
Aug 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

The naping area was not observed to have adequate lighting. The classroom was black with no lighting. No children or staff could be seen until CCR requested lights be turned on.

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:
No
Correction date:
Aug 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 10, 2026 · Inspection

746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

A new first aid kit was observed on the operations van, however there were no scissors nor thermometer. NOTE:Corrected at inspections a pair of scissors or thermometer were added to the kit.

Official text of rule 746.4001

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 10, 2026 · Inspection

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

CCR observed three booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023. NOTE:Corrected at inspection.The carseats were thrown away and new carseats were purchased at inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium High · Jul 10, 2026 · Inspection

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

CCR observed both dead and living pest in the operations kitchen area including inside the fridge, freezer and on the shelf where food is stored. NOTE: Pest control was last at the operation May 2026

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 3, 2026
Correction verified:
Aug 13, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 10, 2026 · Inspection

746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

CCR observed a bucket of mop water in one of the restrooms. NOTE: Water was dumped out and bucket was removed from restroom.

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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

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

Two caregivers that provide transportation, did not have any documented training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 26, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

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

The operation did not have current first aid training for two caregivers. The only First Aid training available to view expired 11/2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 14, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

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

The operation did not have current CPR training for two caregivers. The only CPR training available to view expired 11/2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 14, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

It was observed that the Health and Sanitation inspection was last completed June 2, 2025.

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:
Jul 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

A three year old was observed in the infant room with a 10 month old child. There were 13 children in the building, the difference of the two is 18 months difference in age.

In plain English: In a center with 13 or more children in care, infants may be grouped with older children only if the oldest child in the group is no more than 18 months older than the youngest. Centers with 12 or fewer children in care may combine ages under a separate rule. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

CCR observed two booster seats in the operations van that are marked do not use after 2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

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

The operation didn't have any past or future field trip transportation forms available for CCR to view.

Official text of rule 746.601

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

CCR only observed one exit gate was in the outdoor play area.

Official text of rule 746.4307

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

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

CCR observed the fire extinguisher in the operations van to be empty, the pin had been removed and residue was seen in the passenger side door.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 30, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment

It was observed in the restrooms that urine and feces were not disposed/sanitized of from the portable toilets.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

746.4001(2) - First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary

CCR observed a substance from the first aid kit located in the operations van had leaked out causing other materials in the kit to turn brown.

Official text of rule 746.4001

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jun 23, 2026 · 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

CCR arrived at the operation and observed a caregiver in the hallway, who also allowed us access in the building. As CCR begin the monitoring walk through, the same caregiver was watching a class alone. When CCR asked the caregiver who was watching the children while they opened the door, the caregiver advised CCR that another caregiver was watching the children. CCR was able to confirm with the director that the caregiver who was suppose to be watching the children at that time was not present and did not report to work until 2pm.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 23, 2026 · 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 provisional background check with conditions stating that they may never be alone with children, was observed to be transporting a child alone during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

A child was observed being transported in the operations van, upon exiting the caregiver did not use the alarm. When asked to test alarm the caregiver used the key and was not aware of the button behind her on the door.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 23, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 10, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection

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

Date of hire was missing on file for two out of four staff files checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection

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

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

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection

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

One file checked did not have the acknowledgement that she received the policies, orientation and preservice trraining.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection

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

First aid and CPR training was missing for three out of four staff records checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 22, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

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

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 17, 2025 · Inspection

746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

The caregiver in charge came in 30 minutes into the operation.

In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 28, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 17, 2025 · Inspection

746.201(4) - Designating Director

Licensing has not received any paper work for the new designated director.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Apr 17, 2025 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One caregiver was in charge of 10 children ages 15 months to four years with the specified age of 15 months. Classroom was out of ratio by five children.

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:
Apr 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 28, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 4, 2025 · Assessment

745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

A person with an ineligible background check was allowed to be present at the operation after notification had been sent.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 27, 2025 · Assessment

745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent

We have observed that your Franchise tax is delinquent.

In plain English: A permit holder must immediately send the state a copy of any government notice saying its corporate privileges have been forfeited or may be forfeited. The state may suspend the permit of a governing body that loses those privileges, and may revoke it if the holder did not forward the notice. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 16, 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 23, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

Physician information was missing on file for one out of four children records checked.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 5, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection

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

Immunization record was missing on file for one out of four children files checke.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection

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

Emergency Medical authorization information was missing on one out of four children files checked.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 5, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection

HRC42.054 - Required Fees

Our record is showing that background check fees for the amount of $2 has not been paid.

Official text of rule HRC 42.054

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2024
Correction verified:
Sep 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection

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

Health statement was missing on two out of four files checked..

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 5, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 11, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

Caregiver observed in the video did not wash her hands after changing a child's diaper.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 11, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained

Current liability insurance was not available during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 11, 2024 · Investigation (report)

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

Caregiver left seven children ages 19 months to five years unsupervised when she came to the door to open the door for licensing.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 11, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

On the video obsered caregiver did not wash the hand of a child after diaper change.

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:
No
Correction date:
Apr 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 11, 2024 · Investigation (report)

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

Caregiver did not use good judgement when she push a four year old who tried to pick up another child and put in arms way.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 22, 2022 · Inspection

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

There was not current CPR training on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 22, 2022 · Inspection

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

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

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 22, 2022 · Inspection

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

Immunization record is missing for one out four children records checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 22, 2022 · Inspection

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

There was no current first aid training on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 27, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection

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

The two children who are transported did not have emergency medical authorization in the vehicle. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency medical authorization was added to the vehicle for both children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 3, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up to date immunization records on file.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 17, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 4, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection

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

One caregiver did not have current CPR certification.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 24, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection

746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

Two out of two caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have the required 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver had 22 hours and the second caregiver had 10 hours. Both caregivers were missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Preventing Child Maltreatment, and SIDS/Shaken Baby.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 24, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection

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

One caregiver did not have current First Aid certification.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 24, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 22, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

The October 2021 fire drill was not documented. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the fire drill was 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:
Nov 3, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection

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

The operation has not completed a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification since 2019. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director completed the Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.

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:
Nov 3, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 3, 2021 · Inspection

746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

The director was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 10, 2021
Correction verified:
Nov 8, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

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