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Educare Preschool and Child Care Center

Child care center · 1110 BONNET AVE, Eagle Pass, TX 78852-3403 · License 1579277

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 50. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (248)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The school age room was observed watching a movie during the naptime/rest time. Corrected at inspection: The movie was turned off during my inspection.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The television was on in a classroom while a child under 2 years old was present.
Yes
3 746.505(2) - Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
The center dismissed a parent for not signing up for the summer session, but no other parent was asked to sign up for a summer session. The operational policy does not include a separate enrollment for the summer session.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The Pre-K and School classroom were dark enough that the eyes had to adjust.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Recited: The operation had 50 children in care and the capacity is 49. Corrected at inspection: One child was sent home.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The black plastic underneath the pea gravel has started to surface and it causes a tripping hazard.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The center's smoke detection system was last inspected August of 2020, and has not been re-tested within one year.
3 746.501(a)(18)(E) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
The parent handbook was lacking the criteria the center will use to define extreme weather.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler classroom had a total 12 children with one caregiver and a specified age group of 2 years old.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on 12/20/2021, and it has been over a year since the last fire inspection.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill in the playground surrounding a 4ft slide and rocking equipment was not six inches.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last done on 08/19/20.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Three out of six child admission forms reviewed did not contain the address or phone number of the emergency medical physician or medical care facility. Corrected at inspection: The child admission form was updated with the phone number and address of the emergency care facility.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The TV screen was on playing music with a picture floating on screen in the room with children under 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver turned off TV.
Yes
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
The director observed the caregivers in the hallway not supervising the children.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The toddler classroom was doing a screen activity and the yongest child in the classroom is 19 months old. Corrected at inspection: The television was turned off.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Not all cots were observed not to be labled in all 3 classrooms observed during walkthrough.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver present in a classroom and counted in ratio did not have an active background check under the operation. Corrected at inspection: The caregiver was sent home.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three out of six children's records reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact person. Corrected at Inspection: The addresses were added to the child admission form during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Children's handwashing sink was being used to wash children's training cups.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The center last validated the employee list on 02/14/2022. Corrected at inspection: The center validated the list during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The center did not have the benefits of physical and outdoor play in the operational policy.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The booster seats that were being used expired between 2012-2014. The booster seats were removed immediately and corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had not completed a fire drill in under 3 for the previous month.
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
Three caregivers were observed out of their classrooms in the hallway and the classrooms were left unsupervised.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The last time fire extinguishers were serviced in transportation vehicles was over 12 months ago from date of monitor inspection.
Yes
4 746.4001(2) - First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary
Two first aid kits evaluated were observed to have band aid wrappers and old medical tape.
Yes
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
A child's admission form stated they wer allergic to fish and shell fish. A completed food allergy plan was not in the child's file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A step was broken on a ladder used to gain access to a slide on playground equipment.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The transportation training for one of the drivers expired on 01/01/2023.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Operation was noted to be over capacity. Day of inspection was 52 children in care and operation capacity is 49.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The television was on in a classroom while a child under 2 years old was present.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Children's handwashing sink was being used to wash children's training cups.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver present in a classroom and counted in ratio did not have an active background check under the operation. Corrected at inspection: The caregiver was sent home.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on 12/20/2021, and it has been over a year since the last fire inspection.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The center's smoke detection system was last inspected August of 2020, and has not been re-tested within one year.
3 746.505(2) - Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
The center dismissed a parent for not signing up for the summer session, but no other parent was asked to sign up for a summer session. The operational policy does not include a separate enrollment for the summer session.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill in the playground surrounding a 4ft slide and rocking equipment was not six inches.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The last time fire extinguishers were serviced in transportation vehicles was over 12 months ago from date of monitor inspection.
Yes
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
The director observed the caregivers in the hallway not supervising the children.
3 746.501(a)(18)(E) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
The parent handbook was lacking the criteria the center will use to define extreme weather.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Operation was noted to be over capacity. Day of inspection was 52 children in care and operation capacity is 49.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The toddler classroom was doing a screen activity and the yongest child in the classroom is 19 months old. Corrected at inspection: The television was turned off.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The TV screen was on playing music with a picture floating on screen in the room with children under 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver turned off TV.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The center did not have the benefits of physical and outdoor play in the operational policy.
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
Three caregivers were observed out of their classrooms in the hallway and the classrooms were left unsupervised.
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The booster seats that were being used expired between 2012-2014. The booster seats were removed immediately and corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.4001(2) - First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary
Two first aid kits evaluated were observed to have band aid wrappers and old medical tape.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The transportation training for one of the drivers expired on 01/01/2023.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler classroom had a total 12 children with one caregiver and a specified age group of 2 years old.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had not completed a fire drill in under 3 for the previous month.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A step was broken on a ladder used to gain access to a slide on playground equipment.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The center last validated the employee list on 02/14/2022. Corrected at inspection: The center validated the list during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Not all cots were observed not to be labled in all 3 classrooms observed during walkthrough.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last done on 08/19/20.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Recited: The operation had 50 children in care and the capacity is 49. Corrected at inspection: One child was sent home.
Yes
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Three out of six child admission forms reviewed did not contain the address or phone number of the emergency medical physician or medical care facility. Corrected at inspection: The child admission form was updated with the phone number and address of the emergency care facility.
Yes
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
A child's admission form stated they wer allergic to fish and shell fish. A completed food allergy plan was not in the child's file.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three out of six children's records reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact person. Corrected at Inspection: The addresses were added to the child admission form during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The Pre-K and School classroom were dark enough that the eyes had to adjust.
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The school age room was observed watching a movie during the naptime/rest time. Corrected at inspection: The movie was turned off during my inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The black plastic underneath the pea gravel has started to surface and it causes a tripping hazard.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The Pre-K and School classroom were dark enough that the eyes had to adjust.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The center's smoke detection system was last inspected August of 2020, and has not been re-tested within one year.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The transportation training for one of the drivers expired on 01/01/2023.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
A child's admission form stated they wer allergic to fish and shell fish. A completed food allergy plan was not in the child's file.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation had not completed a fire drill in under 3 for the previous month.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three out of six children's records reviewed did not have an address for the emergency contact person. Corrected at Inspection: The addresses were added to the child admission form during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
The school age room was observed watching a movie during the naptime/rest time. Corrected at inspection: The movie was turned off during my inspection.
Yes
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The Pre-K and School classroom were dark enough that the eyes had to adjust.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted on 12/20/2021, and it has been over a year since the last fire inspection.
5 746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
The director observed the caregivers in the hallway not supervising the children.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Three out of six child admission forms reviewed did not contain the address or phone number of the emergency medical physician or medical care facility. Corrected at inspection: The child admission form was updated with the phone number and address of the emergency care facility.
Yes
4 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
The booster seats that were being used expired between 2012-2014. The booster seats were removed immediately and corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The black plastic underneath the pea gravel has started to surface and it causes a tripping hazard.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The last time fire extinguishers were serviced in transportation vehicles was over 12 months ago from date of monitor inspection.
Yes
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill in the playground surrounding a 4ft slide and rocking equipment was not six inches.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Children's handwashing sink was being used to wash children's training cups.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver present in a classroom and counted in ratio did not have an active background check under the operation. Corrected at inspection: The caregiver was sent home.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The toddler classroom was doing a screen activity and the yongest child in the classroom is 19 months old. Corrected at inspection: The television was turned off.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The TV screen was on playing music with a picture floating on screen in the room with children under 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver turned off TV.
Yes
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Operation was noted to be over capacity. Day of inspection was 52 children in care and operation capacity is 49.
3 746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
The center did not have the benefits of physical and outdoor play in the operational policy.
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
Three caregivers were observed out of their classrooms in the hallway and the classrooms were left unsupervised.
3 746.501(a)(18)(E) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
The parent handbook was lacking the criteria the center will use to define extreme weather.
5 746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Recited: The operation had 50 children in care and the capacity is 49. Corrected at inspection: One child was sent home.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A step was broken on a ladder used to gain access to a slide on playground equipment.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The television was on in a classroom while a child under 2 years old was present.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The center last validated the employee list on 02/14/2022. Corrected at inspection: The center validated the list during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Not all cots were observed not to be labled in all 3 classrooms observed during walkthrough.
4 746.4001(2) - First Aid Kit - Kept Sanitary
Two first aid kits evaluated were observed to have band aid wrappers and old medical tape.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last done on 08/19/20.
3 746.505(2) - Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement
The center dismissed a parent for not signing up for the summer session, but no other parent was asked to sign up for a summer session. The operational policy does not include a separate enrollment for the summer session.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler classroom had a total 12 children with one caregiver and a specified age group of 2 years old.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The Pre-K and School classroom were dark enough that the eyes had to adjust.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The transportation training for one of the drivers expired on 01/01/2023.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
The TV screen was on playing music with a picture floating on screen in the room with children under 2 years old. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver turned off TV.
Yes
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The center's smoke detection system was last inspected August of 2020, and has not been re-tested within one year.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler classroom had a total 12 children with one caregiver and a specified age group of 2 years old.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill in the playground surrounding a 4ft slide and rocking equipment was not six inches.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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