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Poka Dots Day Care

Child care center · 503 SHILOH DR, Laredo, TX 78045-6749 · License 1503518

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 147. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (112)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
4 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
4 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
4 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
4 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
4 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
4 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Diaper changing supplies were under diaper changing tables in 4 classrooms. Doors were not locked.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental inspection was last conducted on 08/18/2021.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten files were reviewed. Seven children were pending updated immunization records.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Small stuffed animal with a small blanket attached to it was observed to be inside a 2 month old infants crib. Child was observed to be sleeping.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.
4 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were inspected, but this information was not documented.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Infant activity schedule did not include a time for outdoor play. Infants were observed watching an educational video on an ipad.
4 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
Outdoor activity plan for suite that is not adjacent to main building was not availble for review.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children records were evaluated. Three records were pending immunization records.
4 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Two non-walking infants were observed sleeping on mats during naptime.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Person without a background check was observed present at the operation during inspection. Note: Individual left the operation during inspection.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
An infant classroom was observed to have one caregiver supervising 9 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 16 months. Classroom was out of child/caregiver ratio. One employee was observed stepping out of an infant classroom, leaving the classroom out of cihld/caregiver ratio. Classroom had 6 infants ranging from ages 12 months to 18 months with two caregivers. One employee was observed walking back to her classroom. Classroom had 1 caregiver supervising 18 two year old children. Classroom was left out of child/caregiver ratio.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Toddlers were observed eating hot dogs. Hot dogs were not properly cut.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Carbon monoxide detector was not available in newly added suite.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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