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Heritage Christian DCC

Child care center · 315 W HOUSE ST, Alvin, TX 77511-2814 · License 420186

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 216. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (320)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
I observed on the school age playground with the robot that a nail was exposed where a piece of the missing log was at. A photo was taken.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report the incident.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for a caregiver who used inappropriate discipline with children in care. The punishment used was the caregiver yelling at the children.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not have the means to check off the children as they were being dropped off at their schools, which resulted in the caregiver not knowing the group of children they were responsible for. As a result, a child was left behind on the van unattended.
3 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to: Instructions on how a parent may access the (A) Minimum standards on line; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hot line; and (C) HHSC website. (24) Your emergency preparedness plan [High]
3 746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to insect repellent and/or sunscreen
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not check the van after transporting, which resulted in a five year old child being left on the van unattended for approximately 50 minutes.
1 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
I reviewed 4 employee files that did not have the number of hours the training was for. A photo was taken of the training certificate.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information obtained throughout the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a director failed to demonstrate self-control and competency while caring for school age children.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
During the investigation, a timesheet for the director was not available for review.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
I observed a van without the safety alarm installed on it.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the director was observed grabbing on a child in care.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Of the ten staff files evaluated, there was no proof of the 24 hours of required annual training for seven of the caregivers.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the children were not sign-in or out daily.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
The operation did not have an existing Transportation Emergency Plan for evaluation during this inspection.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a five year old child was left on the van for approximately 50 minutes unattended.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Operational Handbook was reviewed and did not have a statement relating to safe sleep.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to parents rights.
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Operation did not have a statement relating to having a space for mothers who breastfeed.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Follow Up: The operation has not implemented procedures to ensure that children are not grabbed or pulled on.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
During the investigations, it was found the director is present at the operation a minimum of 75%
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
I observed on the toddler playground grass growing through the mulch. Photos were taken of this playground. On the pre-school playground the slide structure I observed in several areas that the wood was splintering. Photos were taken of the this structure. On the school age playground the robot had several rusty area that children had access to. Also on this play area the slide had sharp metal pieces on it. Insects were also observed on the slide (caterpillar larval). Photos were taken.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The youngest child in the toddler room was 15 months old and the oldest child was 12 years old.
5 746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
The operation did not have a statement relating to whether they were going to administer epinephrine or not.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operation did not have information relating to Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees,
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the nap room the ceiling tiles were stained. Also the border was missing in this classroom.Photos were taken.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six staff files were reviewed and did not have their Health and Safety Audit Training available for review for calendar year 23-24.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Proof of all 30 hours of the required annual training for the operation director was not available at inspection.
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
In the infant classroom an 11 month old infant was in timeout. This was corrected when the director advised the caregivers that infant are not allowed in timeout.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before leaving the van unattended.
3 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to how abuse and neglect will be prevented in the operation by employees
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Operational handbook did not have a statement relating to transportation.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Operational handbook did not have a statement relating to hearing and vision for children
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. Photo was taken of the drills.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A person observed with access with children did not have a current background check. This was corrected at inspection when individual was instructed to leave the operation and the director ran their background check.
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
I observed two children leave the playground and go into the building unsupervised. I also observed a child walking down the hallway unsupervised.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before leaving the van unattended.
3 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to how abuse and neglect will be prevented in the operation by employees
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Operational Handbook was reviewed and did not have a statement relating to safe sleep.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to parents rights.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operation did not have information relating to Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees,
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. Photo was taken of the drills.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
I observed a van without the safety alarm installed on it.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not check the van after transporting, which resulted in a five year old child being left on the van unattended for approximately 50 minutes.
1 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
I reviewed 4 employee files that did not have the number of hours the training was for. A photo was taken of the training certificate.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not have the means to check off the children as they were being dropped off at their schools, which resulted in the caregiver not knowing the group of children they were responsible for. As a result, a child was left behind on the van unattended.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on information obtained throughout the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a director failed to demonstrate self-control and competency while caring for school age children.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Follow Up: The operation has not implemented procedures to ensure that children are not grabbed or pulled on.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for a caregiver who used inappropriate discipline with children in care. The punishment used was the caregiver yelling at the children.
5 746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
The operation did not have a statement relating to whether they were going to administer epinephrine or not.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
I observed on the toddler playground grass growing through the mulch. Photos were taken of this playground. On the pre-school playground the slide structure I observed in several areas that the wood was splintering. Photos were taken of the this structure. On the school age playground the robot had several rusty area that children had access to. Also on this play area the slide had sharp metal pieces on it. Insects were also observed on the slide (caterpillar larval). Photos were taken.
3 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to: Instructions on how a parent may access the (A) Minimum standards on line; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hot line; and (C) HHSC website. (24) Your emergency preparedness plan [High]
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
I observed on the school age playground with the robot that a nail was exposed where a piece of the missing log was at. A photo was taken.
4 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
During the investigations, it was found the director is present at the operation a minimum of 75%
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. A photo was taken of the form.
3 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
Operational handbook did not have a statement relating to hearing and vision for children
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
In the infant classroom an 11 month old infant was in timeout. This was corrected when the director advised the caregivers that infant are not allowed in timeout.
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Operation did not have a statement relating to having a space for mothers who breastfeed.
4 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the children were not sign-in or out daily.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The youngest child in the toddler room was 15 months old and the oldest child was 12 years old.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a five year old child was left on the van for approximately 50 minutes unattended.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Operational handbook did not have a statement relating to transportation.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Of the ten staff files evaluated, there was no proof of the 24 hours of required annual training for seven of the caregivers.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Proof of all 30 hours of the required annual training for the operation director was not available at inspection.
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
I observed two children leave the playground and go into the building unsupervised. I also observed a child walking down the hallway unsupervised.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
A person observed with access with children did not have a current background check. This was corrected at inspection when individual was instructed to leave the operation and the director ran their background check.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
During the investigation, a timesheet for the director was not available for review.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the director was observed grabbing on a child in care.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the nap room the ceiling tiles were stained. Also the border was missing in this classroom.Photos were taken.
3 746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to insect repellent and/or sunscreen
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six staff files were reviewed and did not have their Health and Safety Audit Training available for review for calendar year 23-24.
4 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
The operation did not have an existing Transportation Emergency Plan for evaluation during this inspection.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report the incident.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Follow Up: The operation has not implemented procedures to ensure that children are not grabbed or pulled on.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
I observed a van without the safety alarm installed on it.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
I observed a van without the safety alarm installed on it.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done. Photo was taken of the drills.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Proof of all 30 hours of the required annual training for the operation director was not available at inspection.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not check the van after transporting, which resulted in a five year old child being left on the van unattended for approximately 50 minutes.
3 746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to: Instructions on how a parent may access the (A) Minimum standards on line; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hot line; and (C) HHSC website. (24) Your emergency preparedness plan [High]
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before leaving the van unattended.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
I observed on the school age playground with the robot that a nail was exposed where a piece of the missing log was at. A photo was taken.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not report the incident.
3 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to how abuse and neglect will be prevented in the operation by employees
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Operation handbook did not have a statement relating to parents rights.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Of the ten staff files evaluated, there was no proof of the 24 hours of required annual training for seven of the caregivers.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
During the investigation, a timesheet for the director was not available for review.
1 746.1329(b)(6) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
I reviewed 4 employee files that did not have the number of hours the training was for. A photo was taken of the training certificate.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
3 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Operational handbook did not have a statement relating to transportation.
1 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Operation did not have a statement relating to having a space for mothers who breastfeed.
4 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There is no documentation that the monthly check were done.
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
I observed two children leave the playground and go into the building unsupervised. I also observed a child walking down the hallway unsupervised.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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