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Building Blocks Child Care and Learning Center

Child care center · 2435 THORS HAMMER, Brownsville, TX 78526-2920 · License 1528663

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 66. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
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5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
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5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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5— 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
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4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
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4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
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5— 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
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4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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3— 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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3— 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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5— 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
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3— 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
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5— 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Yes
4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
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4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
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5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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5— 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Yes
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
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5— 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
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3— 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
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3— 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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5— 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
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5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
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4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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3— 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
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5— 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
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4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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5— 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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5— 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
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3— 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
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5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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3— 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
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5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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5— 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
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3— 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
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5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
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5— 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Yes
4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
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5— 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Yes
3— 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
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5— 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
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4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
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3— 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
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5— 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
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3— 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
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5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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5— 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
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5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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5— 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
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3— 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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4— 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Bird droppings were observed in the playground's sidewalk and one slide. Ants were also observed in the playground.
—
4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
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5— 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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3— 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
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4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent health inspection was completed on 09/27/2022.
—
4— 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 9/21/2020.
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3— 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Emergency telephone numbers for each child being transported was on in the vehicle. NOTE: CORRECTED at inspection as information was added at the time of inspection.
Yes
5— 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection is not current. Last updated 6/1/2022.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Observed one caregiver supervising 6 infants between the ages of 6 months to 18 months. Caregiver was over by 1 child.
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5— 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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3— 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The center does not have written feeding instructions for the infants who are not yet ready for table food.
—
5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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4— 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver. The children were calm and content. The ages of the children were 5 months, 10 months, 11 months, 11 months, 13 months and 14 months. *during the inspection the 13 and 14 month olds were moved to the toddler room and the oldest toddler (2 years 10 months) was moved to the pre-k/kinder room.
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3— 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
First aid kit in transportation vehicle is incomplete. Missing cotton ball, theremoter, and band aid.
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5— 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information gained during the investigation allegations of Physical Abuse are found Reason to Believe.
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3— 746.4503(c) - Napping Floor Mats Marked with Sleeping Side Distinguished
The nap mats are not marked to distiguish the sleeping side from the floor side.
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5— 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Based on the information gained during the investigation, the infants were left unsupervised in their classroom for 30 seconds.
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5— 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information gained during the investigation, a caregiver at the daycare slapped an infant in the face.
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5— 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The transportation binder does not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the children being transported.
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4— 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
RE-CITE-Observed volunteer left alone supervising a group of children at the time of inspection.
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Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

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

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