Child care center ·
2337 EL INDIO HWY, Eagle Pass, TX 78852-5539 ·
License 1597656
Capacity 79. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 5 | — |
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based off the Department of Family Protective Services investigation, a child was left unsupervised in a transportation van. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill under surrounding the playhouse with the climbing wall and stairs does not have 6 inches. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
The infants were not taken outside to play, and outdoor play was not listed on the activity schedule. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A caregiver stated to placing a child in timeout for minutes older than child's age. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of eight children's immunization records reviewed. One child did not have an immunization record on file. Two other children did not have an up to date immunization record on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
After changing the diaper of one child the caregiver did not wash hands before reaching to pick up another child. This was corrected at inspection when licensing asked the caregiver to wash hands before picking up another child. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection posted at the center was last conducted on 04/12/2021 and is expired as of 04/12/2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. An infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The classroom was one child over ratio. The second classroom had 15 two-year old children to one caregiver. They were 4 children over ratio. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Based off the Department of Family Protective Services investigation, pertinent information was being withheld from the Department of Family Protective Services investigator. Video surveillance was also being withheld from the Department of Family Protective Services investigator. |
— |
| 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
Based on the DFPS investigation, school-age children were allowed to go back and forth to the bathroom without being supervised. Caregivers also left children unsupervised in the classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 8 children with one caregiver and a specified age group of 12-17 months they were over ratio by 3 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operation did not have a suspension and expulsion policy, promotion of indoor and outdoor activity and services to include children with special care needs in operational policy. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
It was observed that a caregiver seats a child in restrictive device as a form of punishment. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of four staff trainings that were reviewed did not have the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver was lacking 4 hour of annual training for the 2021-2022 training year and was lacking 23 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. The other caregiver did not have any trainings for the 2021-2022 training year. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
A small playhouse was observed to be broken and had sharp edges. An outside white board was observed to be broken, had sharp edges and was rusted. Corrected at inspection. The playhouse and the white board were removed from the playground during the visit. |
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| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy lacks the required outdoor policy. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The center did not have in a prominent place the local child care regulation office address or number. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The center did not have in operational policy on how parents can view minimum standards online. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Four out of ten children's records reviewed were lacking health statements on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(13)(B)(iii) - Required Admission Information - Potential complications
The center did not have special care needs information on 5 of 5 children's files reviewed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A classroom with children under 5 years old had 5 electrical outlets exposed with no covers. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver placed covers on all the outlets missing covers. |
Yes |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu posted said they were serving bean and cheese tacos, but they served cereal, milk and apples. Corrected at inspection: The menu was corrected during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 of 7 caregivers were missing two required trainings. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based off the DFPS investigation, the daycare was neglectful by leaving a child unsupervised for over 6 minutes which allowed the child to leave the center. The child then went through front door and went to the front of the operation where he walked down the road on a busy highway. The caregiver was unaware the child had left the center. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A child was given a snack on a table. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Three drivers did not have a valid transportation training. The last transportation training was taken in December of 2021 and it expired in December of 2022. |
— |
| 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
Based off the DFPS investigation, A child was left unsupervised while using the restroom outside the classroom, without a caregiver verbally checking in or asking another floater teacher to supervise. This resulted in the child leaving the facility through the front door. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 5 children between the ages of 3 months - 9 months making the classroom over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no one left in charge of the operation while a child locked themselves in a restroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was lacking 8 hours out of 30 annual training hours for the 2021-2022 training year. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy lacked the infant safe sleep policy. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Based off the DFPS investigation, the caregiver was seen on video cleaning a table with her back to children as the child left the room. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no one left in charge of the operation while a child locked themselves in a restroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu posted said they were serving bean and cheese tacos, but they served cereal, milk and apples. Corrected at inspection: The menu was corrected during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was lacking 8 hours out of 30 annual training hours for the 2021-2022 training year. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy lacks the required outdoor policy. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of eight children's immunization records reviewed. One child did not have an immunization record on file. Two other children did not have an up to date immunization record on file. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 of 7 caregivers were missing two required trainings. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
A small playhouse was observed to be broken and had sharp edges. An outside white board was observed to be broken, had sharp edges and was rusted. Corrected at inspection. The playhouse and the white board were removed from the playground during the visit. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operation did not have a suspension and expulsion policy, promotion of indoor and outdoor activity and services to include children with special care needs in operational policy. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection posted at the center was last conducted on 04/12/2021 and is expired as of 04/12/2022. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based off the Department of Family Protective Services investigation, a child was left unsupervised in a transportation van. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of four staff trainings that were reviewed did not have the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver was lacking 4 hour of annual training for the 2021-2022 training year and was lacking 23 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. The other caregiver did not have any trainings for the 2021-2022 training year. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill under surrounding the playhouse with the climbing wall and stairs does not have 6 inches. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(13)(B)(iii) - Required Admission Information - Potential complications
The center did not have special care needs information on 5 of 5 children's files reviewed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 8 children with one caregiver and a specified age group of 12-17 months they were over ratio by 3 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy lacked the infant safe sleep policy. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. An infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The classroom was one child over ratio. The second classroom had 15 two-year old children to one caregiver. They were 4 children over ratio. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based off the DFPS investigation, the daycare was neglectful by leaving a child unsupervised for over 6 minutes which allowed the child to leave the center. The child then went through front door and went to the front of the operation where he walked down the road on a busy highway. The caregiver was unaware the child had left the center. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Four out of ten children's records reviewed were lacking health statements on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Three drivers did not have a valid transportation training. The last transportation training was taken in December of 2021 and it expired in December of 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A child was given a snack on a table. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
After changing the diaper of one child the caregiver did not wash hands before reaching to pick up another child. This was corrected at inspection when licensing asked the caregiver to wash hands before picking up another child. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Based off the Department of Family Protective Services investigation, pertinent information was being withheld from the Department of Family Protective Services investigator. Video surveillance was also being withheld from the Department of Family Protective Services investigator. |
— |
| 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
Based on the DFPS investigation, school-age children were allowed to go back and forth to the bathroom without being supervised. Caregivers also left children unsupervised in the classroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
The infants were not taken outside to play, and outdoor play was not listed on the activity schedule. |
Yes |
| 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
Based off the DFPS investigation, A child was left unsupervised while using the restroom outside the classroom, without a caregiver verbally checking in or asking another floater teacher to supervise. This resulted in the child leaving the facility through the front door. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The center did not have in operational policy on how parents can view minimum standards online. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A caregiver stated to placing a child in timeout for minutes older than child's age. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
It was observed that a caregiver seats a child in restrictive device as a form of punishment. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The center did not have in a prominent place the local child care regulation office address or number. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Based off the DFPS investigation, the caregiver was seen on video cleaning a table with her back to children as the child left the room. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A classroom with children under 5 years old had 5 electrical outlets exposed with no covers. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver placed covers on all the outlets missing covers. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 5 children between the ages of 3 months - 9 months making the classroom over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operational policy lacked the infant safe sleep policy. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy lacks the required outdoor 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
Based on the DFPS investigation, school-age children were allowed to go back and forth to the bathroom without being supervised. Caregivers also left children unsupervised in the classroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
The infants were not taken outside to play, and outdoor play was not listed on the activity schedule. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(C) - Janitorial duties
Based off the DFPS investigation, the caregiver was seen on video cleaning a table with her back to children as the child left the room. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based off the Department of Family Protective Services investigation, a child was left unsupervised in a transportation van. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The center did not have in a prominent place the local child care regulation office address or number. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(13)(B)(iii) - Required Admission Information - Potential complications
The center did not have special care needs information on 5 of 5 children's files reviewed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
There was no one left in charge of the operation while a child locked themselves in a restroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 5 children between the ages of 3 months - 9 months making the classroom over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based off the DFPS investigation, the daycare was neglectful by leaving a child unsupervised for over 6 minutes which allowed the child to leave the center. The child then went through front door and went to the front of the operation where he walked down the road on a busy highway. The caregiver was unaware the child had left the center. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom had 8 children with one caregiver and a specified age group of 12-17 months they were over ratio by 3 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
It was observed that a caregiver seats a child in restrictive device as a form of punishment. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose fill under surrounding the playhouse with the climbing wall and stairs does not have 6 inches. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
After changing the diaper of one child the caregiver did not wash hands before reaching to pick up another child. This was corrected at inspection when licensing asked the caregiver to wash hands before picking up another child. |
Yes |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Three out of eight children's immunization records reviewed. One child did not have an immunization record on file. Two other children did not have an up to date immunization record on file. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was lacking 8 hours out of 30 annual training hours for the 2021-2022 training year. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A caregiver stated to placing a child in timeout for minutes older than child's age. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
A small playhouse was observed to be broken and had sharp edges. An outside white board was observed to be broken, had sharp edges and was rusted. Corrected at inspection. The playhouse and the white board were removed from the playground during the visit. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
The center did not have in operational policy on how parents can view minimum standards online. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Four out of ten children's records reviewed were lacking health statements on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Three drivers did not have a valid transportation training. The last transportation training was taken in December of 2021 and it expired in December of 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
A classroom with children under 5 years old had 5 electrical outlets exposed with no covers. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver placed covers on all the outlets missing covers. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two out of four staff trainings that were reviewed did not have the 24 hours of annual training. One caregiver was lacking 4 hour of annual training for the 2021-2022 training year and was lacking 23 hours of annual training for the 2022-2023 training year. The other caregiver did not have any trainings for the 2021-2022 training year. |
— |
| 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
Based off the DFPS investigation, A child was left unsupervised while using the restroom outside the classroom, without a caregiver verbally checking in or asking another floater teacher to supervise. This resulted in the child leaving the facility through the front door. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were observed to be out of ratio. An infant classroom had 6 children with one caregiver and the specified age group was 12-17 months. The classroom was one child over ratio. The second classroom had 15 two-year old children to one caregiver. They were 4 children over ratio. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu posted said they were serving bean and cheese tacos, but they served cereal, milk and apples. Corrected at inspection: The menu was corrected during the inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operation did not have a suspension and expulsion policy, promotion of indoor and outdoor activity and services to include children with special care needs in operational policy. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection posted at the center was last conducted on 04/12/2021 and is expired as of 04/12/2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A child was given a snack on a table. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 of 7 caregivers were missing two required trainings. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Based off the Department of Family Protective Services investigation, pertinent information was being withheld from the Department of Family Protective Services investigator. Video surveillance was also being withheld from the Department of Family Protective Services investigator. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Three drivers did not have a valid transportation training. The last transportation training was taken in December of 2021 and it expired in December of 2022. |
— |
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