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Prodigy Child Academy, Inc.

Child care center · 1005 1/2 E 6TH ST, Alice, TX 78332-4657 · License 1517482

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 68. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was out of ratio in the 3 year old classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee who does not have a cleared background check, was observed to be in ratio and caring for children in the PreK classroom.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
It was found that a fire drill was falsely documented, when the operation has already entered the information for November.
3 746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Center was operating without Liability Insurance and did not notify the parent in writing.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the operation's procedures, and as a result a child suffered an injury requiring medical treatment.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Both First Aid kits in the operation were missing the Thermometer.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not know how many children she was responsibility for.
5 746.1205(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 two year old child from the toddler classroom, was observed to be alone in the hallway and unsupervised.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the employees who left employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to be swaddled inside a crib.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Smoke alarm was last tested on May 2024.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Toys were observed in several of the cribs while the Infants were in the crib. Items were removed when discussed with the owner. This was corrected during the inspection.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the 4 children's files reviewed, one did not have the immunizations record available for review. This was corrected bring the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The teacher in one classroom had walked out of the room leaving the children without supervision. In less than a minute, the caregiver returned. The correction was made during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was out of ratio in the 3-to-4-year classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
While in the Infant room a baby bottle with formula was observed in the crib with an Infant.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she lifted a two-year-old child by his wrists while redirecting him back into the room when he left the room through an open door.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The Director did not ensure the Infant room ratio was maintained.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to have blankets while sleeping inside their cribs.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans in restroom and in classroms did not have a lid. Trash cans contained garbage.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
During the observation in the Infant room, eight of the Infants were crying while one caregiver was documenting and the other holding an Infant.
4 746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
The storgage container in the Toddler playarea did not have hinged lids. This was corrected during the inpection. The staff removed the storage container and placed it in alleyway on the other side of the fence.
Yes
4 746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
Parents are not allowed to go beyond the lobby section of the center.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The Infant room had five babies with one caregiver. The Infant room was out of Ratio.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily reports have not been completed since July 19th, 2025.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Center did not notify Child Care Regulation a child had an injury that resulted in medical attention.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (b) A license or registration holder under this chapter shall annually file with the commission a certificate or other evidence from an insurance company showing that the holder has an unexpired and uncancelled insurance policy or contract that meets the requirements of this section.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Smoke alarm was last tested on May 2024.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to be swaddled inside a crib.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the 4 children's files reviewed, one did not have the immunizations record available for review. This was corrected bring the inspection.
Yes
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (b) A license or registration holder under this chapter shall annually file with the commission a certificate or other evidence from an insurance company showing that the holder has an unexpired and uncancelled insurance policy or contract that meets the requirements of this section.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans in restroom and in classroms did not have a lid. Trash cans contained garbage.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The teacher in one classroom had walked out of the room leaving the children without supervision. In less than a minute, the caregiver returned. The correction was made during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily reports have not been completed since July 19th, 2025.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to have blankets while sleeping inside their cribs.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The Director did not ensure the Infant room ratio was maintained.
4 746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
The storgage container in the Toddler playarea did not have hinged lids. This was corrected during the inpection. The staff removed the storage container and placed it in alleyway on the other side of the fence.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Toys were observed in several of the cribs while the Infants were in the crib. Items were removed when discussed with the owner. This was corrected during the inspection.
5 746.1205(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 two year old child from the toddler classroom, was observed to be alone in the hallway and unsupervised.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
During the observation in the Infant room, eight of the Infants were crying while one caregiver was documenting and the other holding an Infant.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not know how many children she was responsibility for.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the employees who left employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
While in the Infant room a baby bottle with formula was observed in the crib with an Infant.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The Infant room had five babies with one caregiver. The Infant room was out of Ratio.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee who does not have a cleared background check, was observed to be in ratio and caring for children in the PreK classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she lifted a two-year-old child by his wrists while redirecting him back into the room when he left the room through an open door.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Both First Aid kits in the operation were missing the Thermometer.
Yes
4 746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
Parents are not allowed to go beyond the lobby section of the center.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was out of ratio in the 3-to-4-year classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was out of ratio in the 3 year old classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Center did not notify Child Care Regulation a child had an injury that resulted in medical attention.
3 746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Center was operating without Liability Insurance and did not notify the parent in writing.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the operation's procedures, and as a result a child suffered an injury requiring medical treatment.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
It was found that a fire drill was falsely documented, when the operation has already entered the information for November.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Both First Aid kits in the operation were missing the Thermometer.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Toys were observed in several of the cribs while the Infants were in the crib. Items were removed when discussed with the owner. This was corrected during the inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The Infant room had five babies with one caregiver. The Infant room was out of Ratio.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she lifted a two-year-old child by his wrists while redirecting him back into the room when he left the room through an open door.
3 746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Center was operating without Liability Insurance and did not notify the parent in writing.
4 746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
Parents are not allowed to go beyond the lobby section of the center.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Smoke alarm was last tested on May 2024.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to have blankets while sleeping inside their cribs.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to be swaddled inside a crib.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Center did not notify Child Care Regulation a child had an injury that resulted in medical attention.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was out of ratio in the 3 year old classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans in restroom and in classroms did not have a lid. Trash cans contained garbage.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
The teacher in one classroom had walked out of the room leaving the children without supervision. In less than a minute, the caregiver returned. The correction was made during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The Director did not ensure the Infant room ratio was maintained.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
While in the Infant room a baby bottle with formula was observed in the crib with an Infant.
Yes
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (b) A license or registration holder under this chapter shall annually file with the commission a certificate or other evidence from an insurance company showing that the holder has an unexpired and uncancelled insurance policy or contract that meets the requirements of this section.
4 746.3701(8) - Safety-Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
The storgage container in the Toddler playarea did not have hinged lids. This was corrected during the inpection. The staff removed the storage container and placed it in alleyway on the other side of the fence.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the employees who left employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
During the observation in the Infant room, eight of the Infants were crying while one caregiver was documenting and the other holding an Infant.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee who does not have a cleared background check, was observed to be in ratio and caring for children in the PreK classroom.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the operation's procedures, and as a result a child suffered an injury requiring medical treatment.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.
5 746.1205(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 two year old child from the toddler classroom, was observed to be alone in the hallway and unsupervised.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Of the 4 children's files reviewed, one did not have the immunizations record available for review. This was corrected bring the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily reports have not been completed since July 19th, 2025.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was out of ratio in the 3-to-4-year classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Caregiver did not know how many children she was responsibility for.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
It was found that a fire drill was falsely documented, when the operation has already entered the information for November.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she lifted a two-year-old child by his wrists while redirecting him back into the room when he left the room through an open door.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Smoke alarm was last tested on May 2024.
5 746.1205(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 two year old child from the toddler classroom, was observed to be alone in the hallway and unsupervised.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Trash cans in restroom and in classroms did not have a lid. Trash cans contained garbage.
3 746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Center was operating without Liability Insurance and did not notify the parent in writing.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Caregiver did not use good judgement when she did not follow the operation's procedures, and as a result a child suffered an injury requiring medical treatment.
4 746.521(1) - Parent right to enter and examine operation without advance notice
Parents are not allowed to go beyond the lobby section of the center.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Two infants under the age of 12 months were observed to have blankets while sleeping inside their cribs.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The operation was out of ratio in the 3-to-4-year classroom with 18 children to one caregiver and a specific age group of 15 children.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Toys were observed in several of the cribs while the Infants were in the crib. Items were removed when discussed with the owner. This was corrected during the inspection.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The Director did not ensure the Infant room ratio was maintained.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
While in the Infant room a baby bottle with formula was observed in the crib with an Infant.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files were pending updated immunization records.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Infant daily reports have not been completed since July 19th, 2025.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One employee who does not have a cleared background check, was observed to be in ratio and caring for children in the PreK classroom.
3 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Both First Aid kits in the operation were missing the Thermometer.
Yes

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

Inspections (112)

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

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