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Little Texan's of Arlington

Child care center · 2440 S COLLINS ST, Arlington, TX 76014-1239 · License 1652485

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 140. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (408)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not conduct a fire drilll during the month of October.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not conduct a fire drilll during the month of October.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The operation's bus does not have a working child safety alarm.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation did not produce a current fire inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Their were two children twenty months older than the youngest infant the room. The ratio was 9:2.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not produce record of the daily menu to the parent. The daily menu was not available for review during the investigation inspection. The operation did email the menu to CCR at a later date.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Infant room was out of ratio with one caregiver supervising five children with specified age 0-11 months.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four of the ten staff files reviewed did not have preservice documentation on file.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The two infant caregivers do not have current training in infant training- SIDS, shaken baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe sleep, and early brain development.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Ten staff files were reviewed and are missing a health statement.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver with was observed conducting three diaper changes withouth having washed hands between each use.
4 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A two year old was observed asleep in their car seat. The child was removed from the car seat and placed onto a cot.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
I observed three toilets meant for child use covered in plastic, not in working order. I observed a wasp nest forming on a piece of wood hanging from the playground fence. The nest is in an area that is in reach of children. The children will not be going on this playground until wasp nest removed.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One of the ten staff records file does not have a notarized employee affidavit on file.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Five of the ten staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid/CPR certification on file.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The screen time at the operation is not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals. The children are using their devices to watch TikToks.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
I did not observe any daily schedules posting for the classroom.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was not adequate lighting in the nap rooms. This was corrected during the inspection, lights were turned on to provide more light.
Yes
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation has not paid the background check fee. It was due 03/02/2025.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Complete Personnel Records were not available during the inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was observed to have 5 infants with one teacher. The specified age group in this room is 0-11 months.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The operation's driver is missing one of the required two hours of transportation training.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One of the ten staff records file does not have a notarized employee affidavit on file.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One of the ten staff does not have pediatric CPR on file.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A child was observed using their device watching youtube videos. They were not related to the education materials for this day.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The school age children were not supervised during screen time.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The bus used for transporting children to and from school seats are in disrepair. The fabric on the seats is torn; parts of the foam cushions are exposed and torn.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
A child in the two to three year old room was observed playing with a disposible glove. This was corrrected during the inspection by taking the glove away from the child.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection the infant room was out of ratio with one caregiver supervising 6 children.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The bus driver does not have current transportation training on file.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three of the ten staff files reviewed did not have a record of the child's immunization on file.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Approximately 10 children were sitting in the table seats without being strapped in.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The three toilets observed to be broken are now in working order. The wasp nest forming on a piece of wood hanging from the playground fence was removed. There are broken equipment/toys installed on the fence that have rough/jagged edges. There was a deceased bird decomposing on the side walk of the playground.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Based the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be non-compliance. The designated Director of record is no longer employed with the operation. The operation has not had a qualified director for at least five weeks. The permit holder did not notify CCR of the vacancy in the position.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver did not exhibit good judgment when they allowed a toddler to be seated on a stack of cots, elevated from the floor. Their were eleven cots stacked on top of each other.
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
During the inspection, the person in charge did not have knowledge of the ages of the children and did not have access to children's records.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Complete Personnel Records were not available during the inspection.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
A child was observed to be napping alone in a classroom. The caregiver had stepped away from the classroom without having another caregiver replace her.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid/CPR certification on file.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The operation's driver is missing one of the required two hours of transportation training.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver does not have on file a copy of their high school diploma.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The two infant caregivers do not have current training in infant training- SIDS, shaken baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe sleep, and early brain development.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver worked at the operation without having a proper background check on file for at least two weeks in June 2022. This subject is no longer employed with the operation.
Yes
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
The operation could not produce the personnel record of a previous employee. The person worked at the operation June 2022.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two of the ten staff members did not have annual training in these required training topicis- emergency preparedness, medication, food allergy, building/premises safety, and hazardous materials.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
The permit holder has not designated a director of record.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver in the toddler room was observed to be caring for eight toddlers without have a background check on file.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Ten children's files were reviewed and are missing a health statement.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver does not have on file a copy of their high school diploma. The caregiver has requested a copy.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A four year old child was observed to be separated from the group for seven minutes. The person in charge stated that the was separated because the child was pullling on a loosely hung sign on the classroom wall.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two of the ten staff members did not have annual training in these required training topicis- emergency preparedness, medication, food allergy, building/premises safety, and hazardous materials.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One of the ten staff records file does not have a notarized employee affidavit on file.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver does not have on file a copy of their high school diploma. The caregiver has requested a copy.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The three toilets observed to be broken are now in working order. The wasp nest forming on a piece of wood hanging from the playground fence was removed. There are broken equipment/toys installed on the fence that have rough/jagged edges. There was a deceased bird decomposing on the side walk of the playground.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant room was observed to have 5 infants with one teacher. The specified age group in this room is 0-11 months.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Five of the ten staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid/CPR certification on file.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One of the ten staff records file does not have a notarized employee affidavit on file.
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
The permit holder has not designated a director of record.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The operation's driver is missing one of the required two hours of transportation training.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The operation did not produce record of the daily menu to the parent. The daily menu was not available for review during the investigation inspection. The operation did email the menu to CCR at a later date.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The bus driver does not have current transportation training on file.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Four of the ten staff files reviewed did not have preservice documentation on file.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation did not produce a current fire inspection.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The screen time at the operation is not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals. The children are using their devices to watch TikToks.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver in the toddler room was observed to be caring for eight toddlers without have a background check on file.
4 746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
A child was observed to be napping alone in a classroom. The caregiver had stepped away from the classroom without having another caregiver replace her.
Yes
3 746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
During the inspection, the person in charge did not have knowledge of the ages of the children and did not have access to children's records.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Their were two children twenty months older than the youngest infant the room. The ratio was 9:2.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Infant room was out of ratio with one caregiver supervising five children with specified age 0-11 months.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was not adequate lighting in the nap rooms. This was corrected during the inspection, lights were turned on to provide more light.
Yes
4 746.201(4) - Designating Director
Based the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be non-compliance. The designated Director of record is no longer employed with the operation. The operation has not had a qualified director for at least five weeks. The permit holder did not notify CCR of the vacancy in the position.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Ten staff files were reviewed and are missing a health statement.
5 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
The operation's bus does not have a working child safety alarm.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The two infant caregivers do not have current training in infant training- SIDS, shaken baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe sleep, and early brain development.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A four year old child was observed to be separated from the group for seven minutes. The person in charge stated that the was separated because the child was pullling on a loosely hung sign on the classroom wall.
4 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
The operation's driver is missing one of the required two hours of transportation training.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The two infant caregivers do not have current training in infant training- SIDS, shaken baby, Abusive Head Trauma, Safe sleep, and early brain development.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
I observed three toilets meant for child use covered in plastic, not in working order. I observed a wasp nest forming on a piece of wood hanging from the playground fence. The nest is in an area that is in reach of children. The children will not be going on this playground until wasp nest removed.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Approximately 10 children were sitting in the table seats without being strapped in.
4 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
The bus used for transporting children to and from school seats are in disrepair. The fabric on the seats is torn; parts of the foam cushions are exposed and torn.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
One of the ten staff does not have pediatric CPR on file.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
I did not observe any daily schedules posting for the classroom.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two of the ten staff members did not have annual training in these required training topicis- emergency preparedness, medication, food allergy, building/premises safety, and hazardous materials.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver worked at the operation without having a proper background check on file for at least two weeks in June 2022. This subject is no longer employed with the operation.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During the inspection the infant room was out of ratio with one caregiver supervising 6 children.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Complete Personnel Records were not available during the inspection.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Three staff records reviewed did not have current First Aid/CPR certification on file.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The caregiver did not exhibit good judgment when they allowed a toddler to be seated on a stack of cots, elevated from the floor. Their were eleven cots stacked on top of each other.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
A child in the two to three year old room was observed playing with a disposible glove. This was corrrected during the inspection by taking the glove away from the child.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Ten children's files were reviewed and are missing a health statement.
4 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. The school age children were not supervised during screen time.
4 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found to be in non-compliance. A caregiver does not have on file a copy of their high school diploma.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three of the ten staff files reviewed did not have a record of the child's immunization on file.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not conduct a fire drilll during the month of October.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
A caregiver with was observed conducting three diaper changes withouth having washed hands between each use.
4 746.2905(2) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device
A two year old was observed asleep in their car seat. The child was removed from the car seat and placed onto a cot.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not conduct a fire drilll during the month of October.
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation has not paid the background check fee. It was due 03/02/2025.
3 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
A child was observed using their device watching youtube videos. They were not related to the education materials for this day.
2 746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
The operation could not produce the personnel record of a previous employee. The person worked at the operation June 2022.

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

Inspections (216)

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

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