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Lil' Blooming Stars Learning Center

Child care center · 7321 SPRINGFIELD AVE, Laredo, TX 78041-2298 · License 1661144

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 57. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A group of 20 children with a specified age group of 4 years, was observed to be supervised by two caregivers. In two instances, one caregiver was observed to step out of the room leaving the group out of child/caregiver ratio. The maximum number of children a caregiver can supervise based on the specified age group are 18 children.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was inside the toddler classroom assisting another caregiver on 8/10/2021. An eligibility letter for this caregiver was not received until 8/11/2021. NOTE: Eligibility letter for caregiver was received on 8/11/2021.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The trashcan in the pre-k classroom was observed to be uncovered. It contained left over food.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files did not have the immunnization records.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There were two buckets containg water outside of the children's restroom. Buckets were accessible to children. Three outlets in the pre-k classroom were uncovered. Note: Buckets were removed during inspection. Outlets were covered during inspection.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Toddlers classroom and pre-k classroom do not have well defined centers. Toys and books are in high shelving, out of children's reach.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
3 bottles were not labeled with children's names in the infant classroom as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as bottles were labeled by caregiver.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed to have food crumbs and yellow and grey stains. Note: Diaper changing mats were cleaned during inspection.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Two year old child was observed sitting down in a bucket seat table when placed in time out. Time out lasts from 10 to 15 minutes.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additonal employee in the center aside from the ones required to supervise the classrooms during naptime.
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
There is a diaper changing table in the pre-k classroom. The classroom does not have a sink available for hand washing.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four employee records were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR training 100 % online. The training did not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Bottles in the toddler's room were not labeled with children's names.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Chicken nuggets were served whole to infants and toddlers.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A toddler child was observed to be falling asleep inside a high chair device attached to a small chair during nap time. Child was leaning towards the front of the chair. Caregiver providing supervision did not move child until being informed. NOTE: Caregiver moved child and placed him in a sleeping cot during inspection.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Current activity plan for toddler class was not available for review. The activty plan posted for the class was for week of August 29th-September 2nd, 2022.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Immunization records were not available for review for 2 out of 6 children's records.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Children in the infants' room were observed to be served gold fish for snack.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 12 children of specified age group 18 months - 23 months old under the care of one caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as director stepped into the classroom to meet child/caregiver ratio.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director's attendance records were not available for review.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping on restrictive devices. Caregivers did not move children from devices to their cribs as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected as caregivers moved children to their designated cribs upon being informed by CCR Inspector.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Current activity plan for toddler class was not available for review. The activty plan posted for the class was for week of August 29th-September 2nd, 2022.
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
There is a diaper changing table in the pre-k classroom. The classroom does not have a sink available for hand washing.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Immunization records were not available for review for 2 out of 6 children's records.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Chicken nuggets were served whole to infants and toddlers.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed to have food crumbs and yellow and grey stains. Note: Diaper changing mats were cleaned during inspection.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additonal employee in the center aside from the ones required to supervise the classrooms during naptime.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was inside the toddler classroom assisting another caregiver on 8/10/2021. An eligibility letter for this caregiver was not received until 8/11/2021. NOTE: Eligibility letter for caregiver was received on 8/11/2021.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A group of 20 children with a specified age group of 4 years, was observed to be supervised by two caregivers. In two instances, one caregiver was observed to step out of the room leaving the group out of child/caregiver ratio. The maximum number of children a caregiver can supervise based on the specified age group are 18 children.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping on restrictive devices. Caregivers did not move children from devices to their cribs as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected as caregivers moved children to their designated cribs upon being informed by CCR Inspector.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Toddlers classroom and pre-k classroom do not have well defined centers. Toys and books are in high shelving, out of children's reach.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four employee records were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR training 100 % online. The training did not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director's attendance records were not available for review.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
3 bottles were not labeled with children's names in the infant classroom as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as bottles were labeled by caregiver.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Two year old child was observed sitting down in a bucket seat table when placed in time out. Time out lasts from 10 to 15 minutes.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Bottles in the toddler's room were not labeled with children's names.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There were two buckets containg water outside of the children's restroom. Buckets were accessible to children. Three outlets in the pre-k classroom were uncovered. Note: Buckets were removed during inspection. Outlets were covered during inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 12 children of specified age group 18 months - 23 months old under the care of one caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as director stepped into the classroom to meet child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The trashcan in the pre-k classroom was observed to be uncovered. It contained left over food.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A toddler child was observed to be falling asleep inside a high chair device attached to a small chair during nap time. Child was leaning towards the front of the chair. Caregiver providing supervision did not move child until being informed. NOTE: Caregiver moved child and placed him in a sleeping cot during inspection.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files did not have the immunnization records.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Children in the infants' room were observed to be served gold fish for snack.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Bottles in the toddler's room were not labeled with children's names.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Two year old child was observed sitting down in a bucket seat table when placed in time out. Time out lasts from 10 to 15 minutes.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was inside the toddler classroom assisting another caregiver on 8/10/2021. An eligibility letter for this caregiver was not received until 8/11/2021. NOTE: Eligibility letter for caregiver was received on 8/11/2021.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director's attendance records were not available for review.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping on restrictive devices. Caregivers did not move children from devices to their cribs as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected as caregivers moved children to their designated cribs upon being informed by CCR Inspector.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The trashcan in the pre-k classroom was observed to be uncovered. It contained left over food.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Chicken nuggets were served whole to infants and toddlers.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
3 bottles were not labeled with children's names in the infant classroom as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as bottles were labeled by caregiver.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 12 children of specified age group 18 months - 23 months old under the care of one caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as director stepped into the classroom to meet child/caregiver ratio.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four employee records were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR training 100 % online. The training did not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A group of 20 children with a specified age group of 4 years, was observed to be supervised by two caregivers. In two instances, one caregiver was observed to step out of the room leaving the group out of child/caregiver ratio. The maximum number of children a caregiver can supervise based on the specified age group are 18 children.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Children in the infants' room were observed to be served gold fish for snack.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Immunization records were not available for review for 2 out of 6 children's records.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files did not have the immunnization records.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Toddlers classroom and pre-k classroom do not have well defined centers. Toys and books are in high shelving, out of children's reach.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A toddler child was observed to be falling asleep inside a high chair device attached to a small chair during nap time. Child was leaning towards the front of the chair. Caregiver providing supervision did not move child until being informed. NOTE: Caregiver moved child and placed him in a sleeping cot during inspection.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There were two buckets containg water outside of the children's restroom. Buckets were accessible to children. Three outlets in the pre-k classroom were uncovered. Note: Buckets were removed during inspection. Outlets were covered during inspection.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed to have food crumbs and yellow and grey stains. Note: Diaper changing mats were cleaned during inspection.
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
There is a diaper changing table in the pre-k classroom. The classroom does not have a sink available for hand washing.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Current activity plan for toddler class was not available for review. The activty plan posted for the class was for week of August 29th-September 2nd, 2022.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additonal employee in the center aside from the ones required to supervise the classrooms during naptime.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Children in the infants' room were observed to be served gold fish for snack.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There were two buckets containg water outside of the children's restroom. Buckets were accessible to children. Three outlets in the pre-k classroom were uncovered. Note: Buckets were removed during inspection. Outlets were covered during inspection.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four employee records were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR training 100 % online. The training did not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A toddler child was observed to be falling asleep inside a high chair device attached to a small chair during nap time. Child was leaning towards the front of the chair. Caregiver providing supervision did not move child until being informed. NOTE: Caregiver moved child and placed him in a sleeping cot during inspection.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping on restrictive devices. Caregivers did not move children from devices to their cribs as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected as caregivers moved children to their designated cribs upon being informed by CCR Inspector.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed to have food crumbs and yellow and grey stains. Note: Diaper changing mats were cleaned during inspection.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Chicken nuggets were served whole to infants and toddlers.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was inside the toddler classroom assisting another caregiver on 8/10/2021. An eligibility letter for this caregiver was not received until 8/11/2021. NOTE: Eligibility letter for caregiver was received on 8/11/2021.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Current activity plan for toddler class was not available for review. The activty plan posted for the class was for week of August 29th-September 2nd, 2022.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
There were 12 children of specified age group 18 months - 23 months old under the care of one caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as director stepped into the classroom to meet child/caregiver ratio.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Two year old child was observed sitting down in a bucket seat table when placed in time out. Time out lasts from 10 to 15 minutes.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
3 bottles were not labeled with children's names in the infant classroom as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as bottles were labeled by caregiver.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Immunization records were not available for review for 2 out of 6 children's records.
4 746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
There was no additonal employee in the center aside from the ones required to supervise the classrooms during naptime.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The trashcan in the pre-k classroom was observed to be uncovered. It contained left over food.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Toddlers classroom and pre-k classroom do not have well defined centers. Toys and books are in high shelving, out of children's reach.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director's attendance records were not available for review.
3 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Bottles in the toddler's room were not labeled with children's names.
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
There is a diaper changing table in the pre-k classroom. The classroom does not have a sink available for hand washing.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A group of 20 children with a specified age group of 4 years, was observed to be supervised by two caregivers. In two instances, one caregiver was observed to step out of the room leaving the group out of child/caregiver ratio. The maximum number of children a caregiver can supervise based on the specified age group are 18 children.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files did not have the immunnization records.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Six children's files were evaluated. Three files did not have the immunnization records.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Children in the infants' room were observed to be served gold fish for snack.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
3 bottles were not labeled with children's names in the infant classroom as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection as bottles were labeled by caregiver.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Four employee records were evaluated. One employee completed the CPR training 100 % online. The training did not include the use of a CPR manikin and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Immunization records were not available for review for 2 out of 6 children's records.
5 746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Chicken nuggets were served whole to infants and toddlers.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Toddlers classroom and pre-k classroom do not have well defined centers. Toys and books are in high shelving, out of children's reach.
5 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Two year old child was observed sitting down in a bucket seat table when placed in time out. Time out lasts from 10 to 15 minutes.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The trashcan in the pre-k classroom was observed to be uncovered. It contained left over food.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Two infants were observed sleeping on restrictive devices. Caregivers did not move children from devices to their cribs as soon as possible. NOTE: This was corrected as caregivers moved children to their designated cribs upon being informed by CCR Inspector.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed to have food crumbs and yellow and grey stains. Note: Diaper changing mats were cleaned during inspection.
3 746.2201(a) - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
Current activity plan for toddler class was not available for review. The activty plan posted for the class was for week of August 29th-September 2nd, 2022.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A group of 20 children with a specified age group of 4 years, was observed to be supervised by two caregivers. In two instances, one caregiver was observed to step out of the room leaving the group out of child/caregiver ratio. The maximum number of children a caregiver can supervise based on the specified age group are 18 children.
3 746.4403(a) - Handwashing Sink in Diaper-Changing Area
There is a diaper changing table in the pre-k classroom. The classroom does not have a sink available for hand washing.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Director's attendance records were not available for review.
5 746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There were two buckets containg water outside of the children's restroom. Buckets were accessible to children. Three outlets in the pre-k classroom were uncovered. Note: Buckets were removed during inspection. Outlets were covered during inspection.

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

Inspections (88)

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

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