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Miniminds Learning Center II, LLC

Child care center · 2734 HEDFELT DR, Edinburg, TX 78539-2918 · License 1608977

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 68. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (344)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Most recent training year certificate is not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with two exposed nails.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with overgrown weeds and an exposed nail.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
First aid training for infant caregiver was not completed prior to unsupervised access to children in care.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A new caregiver having unsupervised access to children in care did not have First Aid training.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not notify child care regulation after learning about a child being injured while in care and requiring medical treatment.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not wash their hands after restroom use. Note: The caregiver was advised to direct the child to wash their hands.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient in the infant classroom by 1 child. There were 2 caregivers with 11 children ages 1 month to 20 months old. Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected by the oldest child being moved to another group. Child/Caregiver Ratio was met.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Two school aged children in the afterschool room were observed watching photos and videos on a cell phone. The television in the afterschool room was on playing a cartoon not related to the planned activities. The cartoon playing on the television was (Masha and the Bear).
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There were no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for two children who are transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The forms were placed in the transportation binder.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two-month-old infant was observed swaddled in a crib.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was witnessed yelling at the children and forcibly managing their physical placement to ensure they occupied their seats.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Documentation of Pre-service training completion was not available for review for an employee counted in child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The fire inspection report was not available for review. Staff training records were not available for review.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Operation did not have a plan to handle transportation emergencies.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a fire extinguisher.
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Childrens product certification was last completed on 1/10/2023.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two infants were observed in the same group of children as a four year old child. 18-month different was exceeded. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Children were regrouped and compliance was met.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feeding instructions for 2 infants have not been updated. Feeding instructions for 1 infant was not available for review.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Notarized Affidavit for two caregivers were not available for review.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver was observed not washing her hands after changing children's diapers.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Three caregivers did not have the following annual training topics: -Child maltreatment (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no Emergency Medical Information, parent's name, telephone numbers and emergency telephone for a child being transported from school to the operation. Correction at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation binder.
Yes
4 746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Classroom was observed to not have enough toys for all of the children. Children were observed fighting with each other for toys.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Two activity plans posted in two classrooms in use were not dated.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation, two caregivers have yelled at children in care at the operation.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 6-month-old infant had a blanket inside their crib during nap time. Infant was awake. NOTE: The blanket was removed by caregiver upon my arrival to the room.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One infant was observed in the same group of children as an 11 year old child. In another classroom, a 20-month-old was observed in the same group as a 1-month-old infant. 18-month difference was exceeded. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Children were regrouped and compliance was met.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
2 out of 4 child records reviewed were missing updated Immunization records.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
An infant was observed watching a music video on a tablet. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Tablet was put away by caregiver.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
No drinking water was available for toddler and school-age children during mealtime and during active play.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drill documentation for the months of June and July 2022 showed that the exit from the building was in over three minutes. Seven and six minutes respectively.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Two classrooms did not have an activity plan.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was a gap on the bottom of the wooden fence because it was missing a horizontal wooden panel. There were exposed nails on the wooden fence which pose a safety hazard for the children during outdoor play.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Caregivers are not consistently facilitating outdoor play for the children on a daily basis.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children were observed not securely fastened in their highchairs, as they were only restrained by a single leg.
3 746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
The Infant Daily Report is missing the Infant's Mood and Summary of Activities.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A CPR/First aid training was not available for review. Director could not find the training in the office.
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 caregiver left three children unattended in the after school room when the caregiver stepped out of the room to take a child to the toddler room.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of nine records reviewed were missing immunization records.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a child safety alarm. The vehicle was purchased/leased after December 31, 2013, and is designated to seat eight or more people.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children's hands were not washed after diaper change.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants were not strapped in their highchairs. Corrected at Inspection: The infants were immediately strapped during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drill documentation for the months of June and July 2022 showed that the exit from the building was in over three minutes. Seven and six minutes respectively.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There were no Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for two children who are transported from school. Corrected at Inspection: The forms were placed in the transportation binder.
Yes
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Two-month-old infant was observed swaddled in a crib.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Caregivers are not consistently facilitating outdoor play for the children on a daily basis.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children's hands were not washed after diaper change.
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Childrens product certification was last completed on 1/10/2023.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was witnessed yelling at the children and forcibly managing their physical placement to ensure they occupied their seats.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Documentation of Pre-service training completion was not available for review for an employee counted in child/caregiver ratio.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Two activity plans posted in two classrooms in use were not dated.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Child/Caregiver Ratio was deficient in the infant classroom by 1 child. There were 2 caregivers with 11 children ages 1 month to 20 months old. Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. NOTE: This was corrected by the oldest child being moved to another group. Child/Caregiver Ratio was met.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The fire inspection report was not available for review. Staff training records were not available for review.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a child safety alarm. The vehicle was purchased/leased after December 31, 2013, and is designated to seat eight or more people.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Caregiver was observed not washing her hands after changing children's diapers.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
An infant was observed watching a music video on a tablet. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Tablet was put away by caregiver.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with two exposed nails.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Two classrooms did not have an activity plan.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One infant was observed in the same group of children as an 11 year old child. In another classroom, a 20-month-old was observed in the same group as a 1-month-old infant. 18-month difference was exceeded. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Children were regrouped and compliance was met.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children were observed not securely fastened in their highchairs, as they were only restrained by a single leg.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
A child did not wash their hands after restroom use. Note: The caregiver was advised to direct the child to wash their hands.
Yes
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Three infants were not strapped in their highchairs. Corrected at Inspection: The infants were immediately strapped during the inspection.
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
A caregiver left three children unattended in the after school room when the caregiver stepped out of the room to take a child to the toddler room.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A CPR/First aid training was not available for review. Director could not find the training in the office.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
A new caregiver having unsupervised access to children in care did not have First Aid training.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of nine records reviewed were missing immunization records.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation, two caregivers have yelled at children in care at the operation.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a fire extinguisher.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two infants were observed in the same group of children as a four year old child. 18-month different was exceeded. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Children were regrouped and compliance was met.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
No drinking water was available for toddler and school-age children during mealtime and during active play.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not notify child care regulation after learning about a child being injured while in care and requiring medical treatment.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Most recent training year certificate is not available for review.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feeding instructions for 2 infants have not been updated. Feeding instructions for 1 infant was not available for review.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 6-month-old infant had a blanket inside their crib during nap time. Infant was awake. NOTE: The blanket was removed by caregiver upon my arrival to the room.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There was a gap on the bottom of the wooden fence because it was missing a horizontal wooden panel. There were exposed nails on the wooden fence which pose a safety hazard for the children during outdoor play.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
First aid training for infant caregiver was not completed prior to unsupervised access to children in care.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no Emergency Medical Information, parent's name, telephone numbers and emergency telephone for a child being transported from school to the operation. Correction at Inspection: The information was placed in the transportation binder.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
2 out of 4 child records reviewed were missing updated Immunization records.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Operation did not have a plan to handle transportation emergencies.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Notarized Affidavit for two caregivers were not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with overgrown weeds and an exposed nail.
4 746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Classroom was observed to not have enough toys for all of the children. Children were observed fighting with each other for toys.
3 746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Three caregivers did not have the following annual training topics: -Child maltreatment (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)Understanding early childhood brain development. (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Two school aged children in the afterschool room were observed watching photos and videos on a cell phone. The television in the afterschool room was on playing a cartoon not related to the planned activities. The cartoon playing on the television was (Masha and the Bear).
3 746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
The Infant Daily Report is missing the Infant's Mood and Summary of Activities.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Two activity plans posted in two classrooms in use were not dated.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
A CPR/First aid training was not available for review. Director could not find the training in the office.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One infant was observed in the same group of children as an 11 year old child. In another classroom, a 20-month-old was observed in the same group as a 1-month-old infant. 18-month difference was exceeded. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Children were regrouped and compliance was met.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Two school aged children in the afterschool room were observed watching photos and videos on a cell phone. The television in the afterschool room was on playing a cartoon not related to the planned activities. The cartoon playing on the television was (Masha and the Bear).
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Operation did not have a plan to handle transportation emergencies.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
The transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a child safety alarm. The vehicle was purchased/leased after December 31, 2013, and is designated to seat eight or more people.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation did not notify child care regulation after learning about a child being injured while in care and requiring medical treatment.
4 746.3301(f)(1) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
No drinking water was available for toddler and school-age children during mealtime and during active play.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A 6-month-old infant had a blanket inside their crib during nap time. Infant was awake. NOTE: The blanket was removed by caregiver upon my arrival to the room.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A transportation vehicle used to transport children in care did not have a fire extinguisher.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor play area was observed with two exposed nails.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Two children were observed not securely fastened in their highchairs, as they were only restrained by a single leg.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Caregivers are not consistently facilitating outdoor play for the children on a daily basis.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two of nine records reviewed were missing immunization records.

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

Inspections (128)

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

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