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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77087

T.W Golfcrest Child Development Center

7338 MCHENRY ST, Houston, TX 77087 · (832) 834-7266 · State permit no. 1710089

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited T.W Golfcrest Child Development Center for 63 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 30 routine inspections and 10 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 19 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.2207 (6 times, most recently Jul 19, 2024).

The state lists T.W Golfcrest Child Development Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 AM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 63 violations at T.W Golfcrest Child Development Center, 19 fall under rules Texas weights High and 24 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1930%
Medium High2438%
Medium1727%
Medium Low35%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

T.W Golfcrest Child Development Center had 63 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.9 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: T.W Golfcrest Child Development Center 63, Houston five-year median 11This daycare63Houston median11

Repeat issues

16 rules were cited more than once at T.W Golfcrest Child Development Center in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.2207
Medium		6Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 19, 2024 · first: Mar 24, 2023
746.3701
Medium High		5All 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
Most recent: May 15, 2026 · first: Dec 10, 2024
746.5101
High		4The 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: May 15, 2026 · first: Mar 21, 2024
746.801
Medium		4The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text
Most recent: Dec 10, 2024 · first: Sep 15, 2023
746.303
Medium Low		3The 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
Most recent: Jan 17, 2025 · first: Feb 28, 2022
746.1013
Medium High		3Whenever 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
Most recent: Dec 10, 2024 · first: Jul 31, 2023
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: Dec 10, 2024 · first: Dec 6, 2024
746.1205
High		3Each 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: Jul 19, 2024 · first: Jul 31, 2023
746.5617
High		3Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 24, 2023 · first: Apr 22, 2022
745.641
High		2An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 12, 2026 · first: Jul 31, 2023
746.1315
Medium High		2Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
Most recent: May 15, 2026 · first: May 15, 2026
746.4601
High		2Indoor and outdoor play equipment must be arranged so caregivers can watch children at all times, used as the manufacturer directs, and anchored so it cannot tip or move. It may not have openings that can trap a child or catch clothing, or exposed pinch, crush, or shear points; climbing equipment and swings may not sit over bare asphalt or concrete, and raised platforms and steps need barriers or handrails as the rule specifies. Official rule text
Most recent: May 15, 2026 · first: Jul 31, 2025
746.4907
Medium High		2Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Most recent: May 15, 2026 · first: Mar 19, 2025
746.5205
Medium		2The 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: May 15, 2026 · first: Mar 21, 2024
746.1601
Medium High		2In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)
Most recent: Oct 1, 2025 · first: Jul 19, 2024
746.603
Medium		2The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 21, 2024 · first: Mar 24, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at T.W Golfcrest Child Development Center, 2021 to 20261020211220226192023723202410112025582026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)110
2022122
20236919
20247923
2025101311
2026568

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Aug 20, 2026Inspection—None
Aug 18, 2026Investigation (report)6None
Jun 12, 2026Inspection21
May 15, 2026Inspection7327
Apr 16, 2026Inspection—None
Feb 3, 2026Inspection—None
Dec 17, 2025Investigation (self-report)3None
Dec 17, 2025Inspection—None
Oct 30, 2025Inspection1None
Oct 1, 2025Inspection21
Sep 17, 2025Inspection11161
Sep 15, 2025Investigation (report)12None
Show 28 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 31, 2025Inspection9754
May 29, 2025Inspection211None
May 6, 2025Inspection1None
Apr 30, 2025Inspection42
Mar 19, 2025Inspection972
Feb 25, 2025Inspection2None
Jan 17, 2025Assessment11
Dec 20, 2024Inspection8None
Dec 10, 2024Inspection88
Dec 6, 2024Investigation (report)32
Jul 25, 2024Inspection3None
Jul 19, 2024Inspection2653
Apr 4, 2024Inspection51
Mar 27, 2024Inspection31
Mar 21, 2024Inspection5677
Jan 19, 2024Assessment11
Sep 26, 2023Inspection1None
Sep 15, 2023Inspection55
Sep 7, 2023Investigation (report)1None
Aug 10, 2023Inspection31
Jul 31, 2023Inspection55
Jul 20, 2023Investigation (report)2None
Mar 24, 2023Inspection6907
Feb 28, 2023Inspection21
Feb 17, 2023Investigation (report)1None
Apr 22, 2022Inspection5371
Feb 28, 2022Assessment11
Oct 20, 2021Inspection648None

All 63 violations, newest first

High · Jun 12, 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 with another caregiver caring for school-age children in the cafeteria area. This was corrected during the inspection when both individuals vacated the premises and another caregiver was put in charge.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 15, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 15, 2026 · Inspection

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

The playground does not have six inches of surfacing

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 29, 2026
Correction verified:
May 27, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 15, 2026 · Inspection

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

The directors CPR first aid has expired and has not been renewed for pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 29, 2026
Correction verified:
May 18, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · May 15, 2026 · Inspection

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

The last four fire drills exit time was not within 3 mintues.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 29, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 12, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · May 15, 2026 · Inspection

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

The fire inspection report was last issued on 5/12/2025 and a current fire inspection has not been completed.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 5, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 16, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 15, 2026 · Inspection

746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

A children's bicycle was observed cracked and had sharp edges that can poke or cut a child. This was corrected during the inspection when the director discard the play equipment

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 15, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 15, 2026 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Two live ant beds were observed on the playground

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 29, 2026
Correction verified:
May 27, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 15, 2026 · Inspection

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

The director does not have a current CPR first aid and it needs to be renewed

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 29, 2026
Correction verified:
May 18, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 1, 2025 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

There were seven children with one caregiver in the infant classroom. The youngest child was ten months and the oldest child was twenty-four months. The specified age group was seventeen months.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 1, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 17, 2025 · Inspection

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

Two children were observed strapped in a chair for time out. The first child was buckled in the chair because the caregiver stated they run around and will not stay still while standing in time out and the second child was strapped in the chair because they threw a doll house.

In plain English: No 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Jul 31, 2025 · Inspection

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

A broken bird feeder was observed on the playground structure. The bird feeder contained broken pieces and sharp edges and was assessable to the children. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the caregiver remove the broken bird feeder.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 31, 2025 · Inspection

746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings

A nail bolt was observed sticking out of the black boarder on the playground structure.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 31, 2025 · Inspection

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

While playing outside on the playground, children had access to a water table that was filled with water. Some of the children were observed splashing and playing in the water and it was confirmed by the caregiver that it had rained and the children were not supposed to be playing in the water. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to pour out the water. The caregiver did remove the water and directed the children to another activity.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 31, 2025 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

A wooden boarder was observed broken and two nails were exposed and assessable to children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 30, 2025 · Inspection

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

The operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 14, 2025
Correction verified:
May 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 30, 2025 · Inspection

746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

The operation had combined infants with older children during closing when there were 13 children present. Only children 18 months and older can be combined for a reduced ratio when there are more than 12 children present.

Official text of rule 746.1615

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 30, 2025
Correction verified:
May 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 19, 2025 · Inspection

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

One child's parent stated on the admission form that they had a food allergy, but did not provide a food allergy plan.

In plain English: For 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 29, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 19, 2025 · Inspection

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

The loose fill in the playground use zones was less than two inches.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 29, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Jan 17, 2025 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 19, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

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

There was sitting water in a mop bucket, left in hall way near the infant and toddler classroom with approximately 4 inches of water. This was corrected by caregiver in charge by moving the mop bucket into the kitchen.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

Caregiver in charge did not have access to the records required to initiate an investigation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 17, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

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

An infant was left in car seat for more than 15 minutes. This was corrected when the infant caregiver removed the infant from the car seat.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 10, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

746.801(17) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination

Recent pest control records were not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 17, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

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

The director did not have attendance records available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 17, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

746.1013(a)(1) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows in Charge

Caregiver in charge did not know how long the director would be absent.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 17, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

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

There was a large hole in school age classroom floor. There was also a small hole in playroom wall, and the trimming was detached from the wall in multiple classrooms.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 17, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection

746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

The most recent sanitation report available to licensing was expired.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 17, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 6, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly

There was sufficient evidence to suggest that the heater is not functional.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 14, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 6, 2024 · Investigation (report)

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

There was sufficient evidence to suggest that the operation was not kept sanitary and free from roaches and mice.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 1, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 25, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 19, 2024 · Inspection

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

A video was observed playing on an ipad while a four year old napped within sight range.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 19, 2024 · 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 four year old child was observed napping in a high chair in a room alone.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 19, 2024 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

A 17 month old was observed in care in a classroom with three and four year old children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 25, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Apr 4, 2024 · Inspection

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

This deficiency was re-cited when, upon inspection, the operation could not provide evidence that the fire marshal had conducted an inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 25, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Upon reinspection, four children under two were observed watching a video on an ipad. This was corrected when the caregiver took the children to another room.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 27, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

The operation did not have documentation of fire drills for January or February 2024.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

The fire extinguishers had not been checked in the months of January and February.

In plain English: The director or a designee must inspect the fire extinguishers every month and record the date and the employee's name. Extinguishers must be serviced as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

A caregiver was observed leaving two infants in a room to get a mop from down the hallway.

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:
Mar 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 27, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 21, 2024 · Inspection

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

One of eight children's records did not have up to date immunizations.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Apr 4, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised

A two year old was left sleeping alone in a crib while the caregiver tended to another child in an adjacent room for approximately five minutes or more. This was corrected when I instructed the caregiver in charge to have the caregiver move all supplies into one room.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 27, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 21, 2024 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Three children under two years old were observed watching a video on an ipad.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 27, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 21, 2024 · Inspection

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

The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium Low · Jan 19, 2024 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

The caregiver in the Pre-K room did not know the age of the oldest child or the youngest child and did not have the information accessible anywhere in the room.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 15, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

Two infants ages 10 and 14 months were observed sleeping with bottles in their mouths in restrictive devices for approximately 20 minutes. This was corrected when the caregiver was told to take the bottles away and put the infants in cribs.

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:
Sep 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

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

Records could not be produced for the director's attendance.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

Two infants aged 10 and 14 months were observed sleeping in restrictive devices for approximately 20 minutes. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed that she must place them in cribs.

In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

The director has not been present for the last three licensing visits. The staff could not say when she was expected back and there were no records available to indicate when she was last present at the operation.

Official text of rule 746.1011

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 10, 2023 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Children under the age of two were observed watching TV. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the television.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Children under the age of two were observed watching a video on a tablet. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the ipad backwards and used the tablet for music instead.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection

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

A caregiver was working in the preschool room without an active and eligible background check. This could not be corrected at inspection because there were not any staff to provide coverage for the classroom.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection

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

Upon my arrival, the director was not present and no one was aware of being left in charge.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection

746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities

Two children with special needs were placed in high chairs for an extended period and not given activities that allowed them to participate in the planned daily activity in the least restrictive environment possible.

Official text of rule 746.2202

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 18, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 31, 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

School age children were allowed to come and go from the building to use the restroom and get water out of sight and hearing of caregivers.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 31, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection

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

The van did not have a copy of parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported. This was corrected when the missing information was added to the binder.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection

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

The van did not contain emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. This was corrected when the missing information was added to the binder.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers

The first aid kit did not contain tweezers.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 31, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

The records of two children did not contain admission dates. The record of one child did not contain the address for the emergency contact person. The record of one child did not contain field trip permissions. The reccords of two school aged children did not contain information about the name and phone number for the school attended.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 31, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection

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

The vaccine records of two children were not updated.

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:
Mar 31, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

One child did not have a health statement signed by a parent or physician on file.

In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 31, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection

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

The twos and threes classroom was watching cartoons while eating breakfast. This was corrected on inspectioon when the t.v. was turned off.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Mar 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 28, 2023 · Inspection

746.2431(3) - Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes

Daily sheets with diaper change times are not sent home with the infants daily.

In plain English: By the time an infant is picked up, the center must give the parent a written or electronic report for the day showing when the infant slept, when and how much the infant ate, when diapers were changed, the infant's general mood, and a short summary of activities. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 22, 2022 · Inspection

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

The operation has ordered an extinguisher and it waiting for it to arrive. She expects to receive it by Monday 4.25.22

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 26, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Feb 28, 2022 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 2, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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