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Childrens Cottage Infant Center

Child care center · 3910 BROOKWOODS DR, Houston, TX 77092-8322 · License 199137

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 64. InfantToddler

Violation history (192)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
4 746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
Yes
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child?s head.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
Yes
4 746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child?s head.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
Yes
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
Yes
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
4 746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child?s head.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
During the inspection 2 out of 3 caregivers in a classroom was found to not have had current training in SIDS, shaken baby syndrom, head trauma and early brain development as required.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include emergency medical authorization.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
During review of children's records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include physician information.
4 746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
During the inspection I observed a caregiver not wash her hands after feeding one infant and beginnning to feed another infant.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children. Correction made: The infant caregiver removed the cleaning products and stored them in a location that is not accessible to the children.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection I observed 1 caregiver caring for 5 infants with a SAG of 0-11 months when the second caregiver walked out of the classroom to go into another room. This was corrected when the caregiver came back into the classroom.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed supervising 4 infants in the infant classroom without cleared eligible background check results.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director did not self-report an allegation brought to their attention by another caregiver.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During review of infants 3 infants were found to not have current feeding instructions.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 08/28/2024.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
During the walkthrough I observed two changing mats with holes.
3 746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
The first aid kit contains ointments and antiseptic solution that have expired.
3 746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
During revierw of records 1 out of 6 files reviewed did not include signed policies.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the follow up inspection it was found that one caregiver was present counted in ratio with a inactive background check.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver redirected children in care by tapping them on the hand and using a toy to tap on the child?s head.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During review of records 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not include a notarized affidavit.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
Yes
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not include all required information for emergency contacts.
3 746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
During investigation inspection it was observed that the 12-18-month room only had one caregiver with 11 children during naptime.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant room, there is an exposed hole in the wall with dust and insulation visible where the air conditioning unit is located.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver is missing 24 clock hours of required annual training for December 2023 to December 2024. The primary caregiver needs to complete 24 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During review of children's records 6 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a health statement.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
During the inspection, the operation did not have a current copy of the fire inspection report available for review.
4 746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
During review of personnel records the director was found to not have completed the 30 hours of annual training as required.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Three employees' hire dates were missing from the file. Correction: The director documented the three employees' hire dates.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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