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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77074

Sharpstown KinderCare

6767 ROOKIN ST, Houston, TX 77074 · (713) 774-9711 · State permit no. 859473

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Sharpstown KinderCare for 102 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 36 routine inspections and 27 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 25 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (6 times, most recently Apr 3, 2025).

The state lists Sharpstown KinderCare 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 102 violations at Sharpstown KinderCare, 25 fall under rules Texas weights High and 45 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High2525%
Medium High4544%
Medium2323%
Medium Low44%
Low55%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Sharpstown KinderCare had 102 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Sharpstown KinderCare 102, Houston five-year median 11This daycare102Houston median11

Repeat issues

24 rules were cited more than once at Sharpstown KinderCare in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1205
High		6Each 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: Apr 3, 2025 · first: Jul 21, 2023
746.3407
Medium High		6The 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: Oct 15, 2024 · first: Aug 26, 2022
746.5202
Medium High		5The 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
Most recent: May 1, 2025 · first: Mar 25, 2025
746.1309
Medium		5A 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: Mar 25, 2025 · first: Aug 31, 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: May 29, 2026 · first: Jul 21, 2023
746.2421
Medium		4For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 29, 2026 · first: Jul 21, 2023
746.4751
Medium High		4The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text
Most recent: Oct 15, 2024 · first: Jun 14, 2023
746.5205
Medium High		4The 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
Most recent: Sep 1, 2023 · first: Aug 31, 2022
746.5101
High		3The 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: Jan 29, 2026 · first: Sep 29, 2022
746.1329
Low		3The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text
Most recent: Aug 29, 2025 · first: Mar 27, 2024
746.3417
Medium High		3Children 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
Most recent: Oct 10, 2023 · first: Jul 11, 2023
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: Sep 10, 2023 · first: May 24, 2022
746.3805
Medium High		3Medication 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
Most recent: Sep 1, 2023 · first: Jul 21, 2023
745.641
High		3An 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: Jul 11, 2023 · first: Jul 12, 2022
746.4003
Medium		2Each 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
Most recent: Aug 29, 2025 · first: Aug 29, 2025
746.501
High		2The 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
Most recent: Jun 11, 2025 · first: May 1, 2025
746.4503
Medium		2Each 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
Most recent: Mar 25, 2025 · first: Aug 31, 2022
746.613
Medium High		2Each 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
Most recent: Mar 25, 2025 · first: Aug 31, 2022
746.3819
Medium High		2For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 25, 2024 · first: Mar 27, 2024
746.1045
Low		2Education Outside of U.S.
Most recent: Mar 27, 2024 · first: Aug 31, 2022
746.1301
Medium High		2New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Mar 27, 2024 · first: Jun 12, 2023
746.305
Medium High		2The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Oct 27, 2023 · first: Oct 3, 2022
746.1317
Medium Low		2Training Criteria - Certificate
Most recent: Aug 7, 2023 · first: Jul 21, 2023
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: Jun 12, 2023 · first: Mar 3, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Sharpstown KinderCare, 2021 to 202620202191420221146202351920247192025242026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)240
202291614
2023112046
20245819
202571319
2026224

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
May 29, 2026Inspection6092
Jan 29, 2026Inspection3342
Dec 11, 2025Investigation (self-report)3None
Dec 11, 2025Inspection—None
Dec 9, 2025Investigation (self-report)2None
Nov 26, 2025Inspection—None
Nov 25, 2025Investigation (report)5None
Sep 11, 2025Inspection4None
Aug 29, 2025Inspection3217
Jun 11, 2025Assessment11
May 1, 2025Assessment22
Apr 17, 2025Inspection1None
Show 51 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Apr 3, 2025Inspection21
Mar 25, 2025Inspection4578
Feb 27, 2025Investigation (report)1None
Dec 16, 2024Inspection1None
Oct 15, 2024Inspection5314
Sep 30, 2024Inspection1482
Aug 22, 2024Investigation (report)21
Aug 6, 2024Assessment21
Jun 25, 2024Inspection1534
Mar 27, 2024Inspection2726
Mar 15, 2024Investigation (report)41
Dec 19, 2023Inspection3None
Dec 4, 2023Inspection33
Nov 21, 2023Investigation (report)41
Oct 27, 2023Assessment11
Oct 24, 2023Inspection4None
Oct 10, 2023Inspection63
Sep 28, 2023Inspection72
Sep 21, 2023Investigation (report)2None
Sep 14, 2023Inspection33
Sep 10, 2023Investigation (report)64
Sep 1, 2023Assessment44
Aug 7, 2023Assessment55
Aug 2, 2023Inspection21
Jul 21, 2023Inspection5948
Jul 11, 2023Inspection32
Jun 29, 2023Inspection41
Jun 14, 2023Inspection44
Jun 12, 2023Investigation (report)73
Mar 3, 2023Assessment11
Feb 26, 2023Investigation (report)1None
Oct 6, 2022Inspection—None
Oct 3, 2022Investigation (report)32
Sep 29, 2022Inspection22
Sep 28, 2022Investigation (report)1None
Aug 31, 2022Inspection6266
Aug 26, 2022Investigation (report)41
Aug 19, 2022Inspection—None
Aug 15, 2022Investigation (report)4None
Jul 12, 2022Inspection21
Jun 22, 2022Inspection—None
Jun 21, 2022Investigation (report)11
May 26, 2022Inspection—None
May 24, 2022Investigation (report)21
May 9, 2022Inspection—None
Apr 28, 2022Investigation (report)2None
Feb 3, 2022Inspection2None
Dec 16, 2021Inspection—None
Dec 13, 2021Investigation (report)4None
Dec 3, 2021Inspection—None
Dec 1, 2021Investigation (self-report)3None

All 102 violations, newest first

9 rules cited at Sharpstown KinderCare 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 · May 29, 2026 · Inspection

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Emergency contact information is needed for two children enrolled. A health statement is needed for eight children enrolled. The admission date is needed for four children enrolled. Current immunization records are needed for eight children enrolled.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 17, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 29, 2026 · Inspection

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

Two caregivers completed online pediatric CPR training.

In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 5, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 9, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 29, 2026 · Inspection

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

The last fire inspection was completed 01/02/2025.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 17, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 31, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 29, 2026 · Inspection

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Infant feeding instructions are needed for two children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 2, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Aug 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of transportation services.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 29, 2025 · Inspection

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

Upon arrival I encountered two caregivers and one kitchen personnel. All were asked who was in charge in the directors absence and they stated the assistant director who was not present. The staff were asked who was in charge at that moment and there was no qualified caregiver designated to be in charge.

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:
Aug 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 29, 2025 · Inspection

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

The antiseptic wipes in the van used for transporting children expired 11/2020. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the director added antiseptic wipes that were not expired.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Aug 29, 2025 · Inspection

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

The transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the seven children the operation transports.

In plain English: Each 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 29, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.5607(e)(2) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat

During today's inspection a three year old child was transported without a child passenger safety seat. Note: The director added a booster seat in the vehicle during inspection.

In plain English: Each 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Aug 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.1329(a)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length

The transportation safety certificates did not specify the length of the training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium · Aug 29, 2025 · Inspection

746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

The first aid kit in the van used to transport children did not have a working thermometer. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the director added a working thermometer to the first aid kit.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jun 11, 2025 · Assessment

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

An Emergency Preparedness Plan consistent with the requirements listed in minimum standards 746.5202 has not been added to the operational policies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 2, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 27, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 1, 2025 · Assessment

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

The operation has not added the Emergency Preparedness Plan to the operational policies.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 1, 2025 · Assessment

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

The Emergency Preparedness Plan reviewed did not have procedures for relocating children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 9, 2025
Correction verified:
May 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Apr 3, 2025 · Inspection

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

The caregivers in the Discovery Preschool room was unaware of the number of children responsible for. A caregiver stated 15 children were in the room, however 16 were observed in the classroom.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection

746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation

The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include information about how the operation will evacuate and relocate with information such as authorization for emergency care for each child in care.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection

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

Updated immunization records is needed for three children enrolled.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection

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

Three staff members need training in Understanding early childhood brain development.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection

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

The Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed during inspection and the following is needed: Instructions for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather. The alternate shelter away information provided to parents needed updating.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2025
Correction verified:
May 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

During today's inspection I observed children laying on numbered nap cots in the Pre-K room. The number/child assignment chart posted was not followed. A number/child assignment list was not available in the Preschool room. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection

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

During today's inspection I observed a group of children napping in the Discovery Preschool class ranging from ages 14 months old-3 years old. The oldest child was more than 18 months older than the youngest child.

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:
Mar 25, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection

746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include How the operation will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection

746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include information about how the staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Oct 15, 2024 · Inspection

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

Bottles in the Infant Room were missing a label. Note: The provider labeled the bottles during the inspection.

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:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Oct 15, 2024 · Inspection

746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

Training certificates were missing the following information: - Trainers Qualifications - Participants Name - Clock Hours

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 29, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 15, 2024 · Inspection

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

A dead bug was observed on the floor by a shelf in the classroom that has not been disposed of. Note: The opreation disposed of the dead bug during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 15, 2024 · Inspection

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

During the follow up, there were still two screws missing on the climbing equipment in the DPS classroom causing the equipment to be unstable. There are still uneven cracks on the outdoor play area that also pose a tripping hazard for children who are playing on or near the surface.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Nov 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Two screws are missing on the climbing equipment in the DPS classroom causing the equipment to be unstable. A shelf is not secured to the metal plates posing a tipping hazard. There are uneven cracks on the outdoor play area that also pose a tripping hazard for children who are playing on or near the surface.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 11, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

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

1 of the caregivers in the infant room stated there were 7 children in the classroom when there were 8 children accounted for.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 30, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 22, 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

Based on the DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show the operation did not maintain adequate supervision of children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 6, 2024 · Assessment

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Documentation provided does not show the specific dates of when each training topic was completed.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 9, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

3 out of 4 staff files evaluated were missing training certificates for the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Handling Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 9, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

An activity schedule was not posted in the Infant A classroom during the inspection.

In plain English: The center must post each group's activity plan in a prominent place where parents and others can see it. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 2, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 9, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

The monthly maintenance checklist for the building for May was not available for review upon request.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

A completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan was not available to review for 1 child with a documented food allergy

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Documentation of a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan was not available for review upon request.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

1 staff file evaluated did not contain the full 24 clock hours of annual training. An additional 8 hours is needed.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection

746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

Mangos were served with lunch instead of pears as listed on the daily menu. Note: Provider corrected this at inspection by documenting the substitution on the provider's app.

Official text of rule 746.3313

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 27, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection

746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee

2 staff files evaluated did not contain complete documentation of orientation, Signatures from the trainer were missing.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

2 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation of training in Responding to Food Allergy Emergencies.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection

746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.

2 staffs files evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English.

Official text of rule 746.1045

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 15, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

An incident report was not shared with a parent for a child who was injured while in care.

In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 10, 2024
Correction verified:
May 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 4, 2023 · Inspection

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

An 11 month old infant was observed in their crib with a baby doll. Note: The provider removed the doll from the crib during the inspection.

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:
Dec 4, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 4, 2023 · Inspection

746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down

During the inspection a 2 month old was observed sleeping in their crib while the drop gate was down. Note: The caregiver secured the drop gate during the inspection.

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:
Dec 4, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 4, 2023 · Inspection

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

The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since November 15th, 2022.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 21, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 29, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 21, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

Based upon the information obtained, the special care needs statement was incomplete.

In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 27, 2023 · Assessment

746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person

The operation designee has not been listed as a Controlling Person.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 10, 2023 · Inspection

746.3317(3) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Wash Napkins, Bibs and Tablecloths

A caregiver was observed serving food to children on the bare table with no sanitary napkin.

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 17, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 10, 2023 · Inspection

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

During the follow up inspection, the operation has received repeated deficiencies and is not maintaining compliance with minimum standard requirements.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 10, 2023 · Inspection

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A caregiver did not have a child's hands washed after changing their diaper during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 28, 2023 · Inspection

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

A caregiver stated there were 13 children in the classroom. After counting the children, there were 14 children present.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 28, 2023 · Inspection

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A caregiver did not have children to wash their hands after diapering. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the children to wash their hands.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 14, 2023 · Inspection

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

During the inspection a classroom smelled of urine.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 14, 2023 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There was no toilet paper in the children's restroom during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 14, 2023 · Inspection

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

Bottles were not labeled with the childs first name and last initial during the inspection.

In plain English: Toddler areas must have age-appropriate seats, tables, and nap equipment, enough popular toys that toddlers are not forced to compete for them, and low shelves or containers they can reach on their own. Bottles and training cups must be labeled or assigned to each toddler and cleaned and sanitized between uses, and toddlers may never sleep or walk around with them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 22, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Sep 10, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed

Based upon the documentation obtained, the incident reports were not signed by the provider.

Official text of rule 746.705

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 26, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 27, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 10, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths

Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard.

In plain English: Caregivers must change wet or soiled diapers and clothing promptly, clean and dry the child with individual cloths or disposable towels, and keep diapering supplies out of children's reach. Powders, creams, ointments, or lotions may only be used with the parent's written permission (or when the parent supplies them) and must be labeled with the child's name. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 26, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 10, 2023 · Investigation (report)

746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety

During the inspection, children were observed fighting and caregivers did not intervene to ensure safety.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 10, 2023 · Investigation (report)

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

Based on the information obtained, a caregiver has yelled at children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 1, 2023 · Assessment

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

As of today September 1st, 2023 an infant's feeding sheet that did not contain a signed date has not been submitted to CCR.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 5, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 1, 2023 · Assessment

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

As of today September 1st, 2023, documentation has not been received yet showing the completed health statements for 3 out of 4 children's files evaluated.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 5, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 1, 2023 · Assessment

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

As of today September 1st, 2023 documentation showing the operation has conducted the 4 required sheltering and lock-down drills within the last calendar year has still not been received.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 5, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 1, 2023 · Assessment

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

As of today September 1st, 2023, documentation showing the name of an employee who administered medication and the date it was administered has not been received.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 13, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 5, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 7, 2023 · Assessment

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

As of today August 7th, 2023 an infant's feeding sheet did not contain a signed date.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Aug 7, 2023 · Assessment

746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate

As of today August 7th, 2023, training certificates in the following topics are still not available for review upon request: Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies

Official text of rule 746.1317

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 7, 2023 · Assessment

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

As of today August 7th, 2023, documentation has not been received yet showing 3 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed health statement.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 7, 2023 · Assessment

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

As of today August 7th, 2023 documentation showing the operation has conducted the 4 required sheltering and lock-down drills within the last calendar year has still not been received.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 7, 2023 · Assessment

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

As of today August 7th, 2023, documentation showing the name of an employee who administered medication and the date it was administered has not been received.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 2, 2023 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since July 26th, 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:
Aug 16, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 4, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 21, 2023 · Inspection

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

3 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed health statement.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 21, 2023 · Inspection

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

Infant feeding sheets were last updated June 14th, 2023 and one sheet did not contain a date.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Jul 21, 2023 · Inspection

746.1317(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate

Training certificates in the following topics were not available for review upon request: Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies

Official text of rule 746.1317

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 21, 2023 · Inspection

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

The medicatication log did not contain the name of the employee who administered the medication or the date it was administered.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 21, 2023 · 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 child was observed in a classroom alone with no caregiver standing at the sink. Note: Sueprvision is criticial to the safety and well being of children in care. Caregivers must have visual and audio awareness to maintain an adequate level of supervision.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 21, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 2, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 21, 2023 · Inspection

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

During the inspection brown stains were observed on the ceiling tiles in the classroom.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Jul 21, 2023 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During the inspection a loose bolt to the bottom of a book shelf was loosened and the toilet roll dispenser in the restroom was broken. The bolts on the boarder of the playground are not secured down and pose a tripping hazard.

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:
Aug 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 21, 2023 · Inspection

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

The operation has not conducted the 4 required sheltering and lock-down drills within the last calendar year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

Children did not have their hands washed after coming inside from their outdoor activities during the follow up inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

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

High · Jul 11, 2023 · Inspection

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

During the follow up inspection 2 caregivers were observed with direct access to children. The operation has not received an eligibility determination from CBCU stating the caregivers can be present. Note: Discussed with the director that caregivers must have an active and eligible background check before being allowed direct access to children in care. Caregivers left the operation during the inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 11, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 11, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 29, 2023 · Inspection

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

A child in the two year old classroom was grabbed by the upper arm and sat down in their chair. Note: It was discussed with the provider the proper way to direct children to sit down by holding and picking them up from underneath their arms.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 11, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 14, 2023 · Inspection

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

During the inspection the Pre-Kindergarten classroom did not have 3 children signed in. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver signed the 3 children in.

In plain English: The 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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 14, 2023 · Inspection

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

During the inspection, a black cap was missing from a play structure on the younger children's playground.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 28, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 29, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 14, 2023 · Inspection

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

During the inspection a child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier that contained an attachment piece to their clothing. Note: This was addressed during the inspection by explaining to the operation that pacifiers with attachments are a strangulation and choking hazard.

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:
Jun 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 29, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 14, 2023 · Inspection

746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

Documentation of current liability insurance was not available for me to review during the inspection.

In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 28, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

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

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

A caregiver does not have current CPR and First Aid training. The caregivers training expired on April 26th, 2023.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 28, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 29, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

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

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Based upon the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the maintenance of the building is not being maintained.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 11, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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

746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves

Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not wash their hands properly after changing diapers.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 11, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 21, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 3, 2023 · Assessment

746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

During the DFPS Investigation Inspection, soiled diapers were left in an uncovered trash can.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Oct 3, 2022 · Investigation (report)

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

Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a communicable disease.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 4, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 18, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 3, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.307(d) - Parental Notification of Communicable Disease

Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support the operation did not notify parents when there was a report of a communicable disease.

In plain English: The center must tell a parent immediately if there is an allegation that their child was abused or neglected in care, or after the child has an injury needing medical treatment, an illness needing hospitalization, an emergency allergic reaction that required a stock epinephrine auto-injector, a situation such as a fire, flood, or severe-weather damage at the center, or another unusual situation that put the child at risk. Minor injuries such as small cuts or bites must be reported at pickup; the parents of every child at the center must get written notice within 48 hours of a reportable disease in a child or employee, and the parents of a group must get written notice within 48 hours of a lice or other infestation outbreak in that group. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 4, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 30, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 29, 2022 · Inspection

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

The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection as it expired on 9/17/2022.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 13, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 15, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 29, 2022 · Inspection

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

A caregiver who did not have a cleared background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 4, 2022
Correction verified:
Sep 29, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection

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

Four out of ten children's files evaluated are missing current immunization records.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium · Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection

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

One out of five employee files evaluated was missing five out of twenty hours of annual training for the last annual training year.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

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

Low · Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection

746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.

One out of five employee personnel files evaluated did not have education credentials translated into English.

Official text of rule 746.1045

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 14, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

One out of five employee personnel files evaluated was missing an affidavit.

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

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

Medium High · Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

There was no documentation showing a severe weather drill was conducted this year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 14, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

In the preschool discovery and toddler classrooms, the naptime cots were not labeled. Note: Corrected when the cots were labeled with the children's names.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 31, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 26, 2022 · Investigation (report)

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

Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support rodents were observed at the operation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 14, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 12, 2022 · Inspection

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

Two caregivers with pending background checks were present at the operation and had access to children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

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

High · Jun 21, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support children were not adequately supervised as three toddlers walked out of the exit door of their classroom and were on the playground unsupervised.

In plain English: Caregivers 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Jul 12, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · May 24, 2022 · Investigation (report)

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a caregiver physically disciplined a child.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 20, 2022
Correction verified:
Jun 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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