7 rules cited at Tick Tots Around the Clock LLC changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
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Medium Low · Jan 23, 2025 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employees that left your employment in 2023
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 30, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 27, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Oct 26, 2023 · Inspection
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
One child did not wash his hands before eating breakfast.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 26, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Nov 9, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Apr 25, 2023 · Inspection
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
1. Condition one is met. 2. Condition two is met. 3. This condition is not met. Four out of six staff has discipline and guidance training and two staff did not have classroom management training. 4. Condition four is met. 5. Condition five is met. 6. Condition six is met, however one staff record is missing first aid and CPR training and current director did not have his file available for review. 7. Condition seven no longer applies because operation is no longer a nighttime care. 8. This condition is met. There was no violation for the last inspection so condition nine did not apply but will apply next visit.
In plain English: An operation on probation must meet every condition of its corrective action plan, correct the deficiencies and reduce risk, and keep following all other standards, rules, and laws. Unless it is a foster family home, it must also post the probation notice near all public entrances. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 8, 2023
- Correction verified:
- May 5, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Oct 24, 2022 · Assessment
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
Based on information obtained the Franchise Tax was involuntarily ended.
In plain English: A permit holder must immediately send the state a copy of any government notice saying its corporate privileges have been forfeited or may be forfeited. The state may suspend the permit of a governing body that loses those privileges, and may revoke it if the holder did not forward the notice. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 31, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Oct 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One of the staff files email to me did not have the required training hours. Caregiver only had four out of 24 hours of annual training from the period of 6/6/2021 to 6/6/2022. Director stated on her email to me that staff will complete her training 9/10 and 9/11.
In plain English: A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 16, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 6, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
During inspection licensing did not have access to staff records.
Official text of rule 746.909
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 31, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It is the director's responsibility to ensure that operation operate in compliance with the minimum standard. With this follow up inspection staff records were still not available.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 30, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Sep 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 3, 2022 · Assessment
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
It is the director's responsibility to ensure that operation operate in compliance with the minimum standard.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 22, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Aug 3, 2022 · Assessment
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
During inspection licensing did not have access to for staff records including that of the director.
Official text of rule 746.909
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Aug 3, 2022 · Assessment
746.3209(b)(2) - Nighttime Care - Screen Time Activities Not Used in Bed/Before Bedtime
Children were already having their bed time when I came into the operation however the Television was still on.
Official text of rule 746.3209
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Aug 3, 2022 · Assessment
746.3207(5) - Nighttime Requirements - Separate Sleeping and Dressing Areas for Over 6 Years of Age
I observed mixed age group during bedtime however out of the mixed age group two were older than six years old and were not separated from the other children.
Official text of rule 746.3207
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 12, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 12, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 19, 2022 · Inspection
746.3209(b)(2) - Nighttime Care - Screen Time Activities Not Used in Bed/Before Bedtime
Children were already having their bed time when I came into the operation however the Television was still on.
Official text of rule 746.3209
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 26, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 19, 2022 · Inspection
746.3207(5) - Nighttime Requirements - Separate Sleeping and Dressing Areas for Over 6 Years of Age
I observed mixed age group during bedtime however out of the mixed age group two were older than six years old and were not separated from the other children.
Official text of rule 746.3207
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 26, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 19, 2022 · Inspection
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
During inspection licensing did not have access to staff records.
Official text of rule 746.909
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 26, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Aug 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jun 7, 2022 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver in charge of a group of children during naptime has not received any eligibility letter from the background unit before placed in the classroom with children.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · May 31, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
One caregiver with a group of children did not know the children names or ages of the children she was caring for.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · May 31, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
One caregiver with a group of children did not know the ages of children she was caring for during naptime.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 7, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 7, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · May 16, 2022 · Inspection
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Based on the information obtained during investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a child was taken to Urgent care and management was informed but Licensing was not called.
In plain English: The 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 20, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 9, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jan 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
An exit in the school age room was blocked. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
Official text of rule 746.5209
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 26, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Children in the school age room and toddler classroom were out of control.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 26, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Children in the infant, toddler, prek, and school age rooms were not signed in. Note: This was corrected at inspectioin.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 26, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 26, 2022 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Part of the wall in the toddler class is missing paint and a cihild was observed biting this part of the wall.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jan 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
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Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Part of the wall in the toddler class is missing paint and a cihild was observed biting this part of the wall.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 31, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation did not provide the current fire inspection report.
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:
- Jan 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jan 26, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
A caregiver with a group of children 14-21 months old was not aware of the ages of the children in their care. A caregiver with a group of children between 4-11 years old was not aware of the ages of the children in their care.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kits were reviewed for the 3 van used. The 1st kit did not have cotton balls, scissors, and a thermometer, the second kit did not have a first aid guide and a thermometer, and third kit did not have a thermometer.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
During the inspection the children in the toddler and school-age classrooms were observed to be out of control. A toddler was observed attempting to climb on the diaper changing table and another toddler was observed pushing a chair around the classroom. In the school-age room several children were observed to be running around and hitting each other, one child was picking up another child and carrying them around the room. A third child used their knees to jump onto a child's back who was laying down on the floor which caused an injury that required first aid.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Dec 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the inspection, the caregivers were not aware of the number of children in their care. The caregiver initially stated there were 21 children in care then counted and stated there were 24 children. Later during the inspection, only 23 children were observed when asked where the 24th child was the caregiver stated they did not know because they were a substitute.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
In the infant room, a 14 month old was observed walking around the room playing with a ball and eating food. The food was removed from the infants hand and discarding after Licensing's presence was announced. In the school age room, several children were observed to be eating snacks and playing with toys or coloring, no handwashing was done in-between activities.
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:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Dec 29, 2021 · Inspection
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
According to staff, children between the ages of 1-2 are placed in a corner for a period of 5 minutes.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the walkthrough a 2yr old child was observed to be sitting in a high chair. According to the caregiver, the child was hitting several children and placed in the high chair for a few minutes.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 17, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
A caregiver with a group of children 15-17 months old was not aware of the ages of the children in their care. A caregiver with a group of children between 1-3 years old was not aware of the ages of the children in their care.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Feb 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
A caregiver was asked for the number of children in their care. The caregiver stated there was 6 children in their care. When informed that there were 7 children in care, the caregiver began to ask where the child came from and stated they must have followed and child into the room. A caregiver was asked for how a count of the number of children in care. The caregiver stated that there were 6 children. When asked again the caregiver again stated 6. The caregiver was informed there were 7 children in care, they stated the child's parent was a caregiver in the next room and continued to say there were only 6 children.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 17, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
During the inspection the operation was asked for the record recently fired caregiver. The personnel record was not available for review.
Official text of rule 746.909
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection
746.3419 - Handwashing Procedures
A caregiver's diaper changing procedures was observed. The caregiver di not wash their hands after removing their gloves. A caregiver in the infant room was observed wiping a child's nose and did not wash their hands after. A child was observed to be changed and was not made to wash hands.
Official text of rule 746.3419
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
A three year old child was observed climbing into a booster table, the child was then observed climbing in and out of multiple booster seats in the table.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
A caregiver on the playground with a group of children was observed sitting in a chair to prop open an exit door. In the toddler room, two nap mats were observed blocking an exit.
Official text of rule 746.5209
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 17, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Dec 29, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Dec 13, 2021 · Investigation (report)
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kits were reviewed for the 3 van used. The 1st kit did not have cotton balls, scissors, and a thermometer, the second kit did not have a first aid guide and a thermometer, and third kit did not have a thermometer.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 20, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Jan 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The personnel training records were not available for review by Child Care Regulation.
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:
- Nov 23, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 23, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The October 2021 fire drill was not documented. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the fire drill was documented.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 9, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan available for review by Child Care Regulation.
In plain English: The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 16, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 16, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Three out of four transportation vehicles did not have a first aid kit in the vehicle.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 16, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 16, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Two out of four transportation vehicles did not have a fire extinguisher in the vehicle.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 16, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 16, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
There was no emergency contact information in the vehicles for the children who are transported.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 16, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 16, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up to date immunization records on file.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 23, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 23, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
A play structure that includes a small slide did not have the required six feet of use zones maintained around the structure.
In plain English: The use zone around stationary play equipment (other than slides and soft contained play equipment) must extend at least six feet in every direction from the equipment's edge, and it may not overlap other use zones. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Nov 23, 2021
- Correction verified:
- Nov 23, 2021
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes