Child care center ·
2300 N 10TH ST STE A, Mcallen, TX 78501-4007 ·
License 1698544
Capacity 60. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival. |
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| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo. |
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| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2603(1) - Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
There are daily schedules and lesson plans posted around the operation but were not observed being followed. The lesson plans posted do not indicate the age group and dates they are designated for. Infant children were not observed participating in morning outdoor play. Infant schedule indicates TV time is allowed at 5:30 PM. Toddler and Prek Room do not indicate times for AM outdoor play nor physical activity. Children remained sited for 30 minutes while waiting for lunch. |
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| 3 | — |
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
No water was available or served during lunch. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling. |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection. |
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| 3 | — |
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months. |
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| 3 | — |
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases |
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| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone |
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| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
One of the boy's restroom is inaccessible to children due to pending repairs as the sink is at rik of falling. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases |
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| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021. |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
No water was available or served during lunch. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2603(1) - Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
There are daily schedules and lesson plans posted around the operation but were not observed being followed. The lesson plans posted do not indicate the age group and dates they are designated for. Infant children were not observed participating in morning outdoor play. Infant schedule indicates TV time is allowed at 5:30 PM. Toddler and Prek Room do not indicate times for AM outdoor play nor physical activity. Children remained sited for 30 minutes while waiting for lunch. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A group of 9 children ages 13mo-3yo were combined in the toddler classroom. Age difference exceed 18 months. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Operation reconfigured the operation's layout. Four classrooms were removed and two new infant classrooms were designated. Note: This was corrected at inspection when operation updated layout and agreed to a reduction of capacity. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Children in the toddler / prek classroom were observed screaming, flighting, moving and climbing onto furniture. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required. Note: This was corrected when provider completed the survey after February 24, 2022. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three out of three staff training records reviewed are pediatric CPR Training, two of the records are also missing pediatric first aid training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Director was not present at arrival, a person in charge was not designated. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Six out ten children's files reviewed are missing immunization records. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
One caregiver was providing care for a group of 9 children ages 15mo to 3yo. Age difference exceeded 18months. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Five children record were reviewed; two of the records were not available for review. One file is missing health statement. Another file is missing admission date, parent telephone number, emergency contact address and immunization records. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Televisions in the toddler and toddler / prek room are not anchored. There was a mopping bucket with water on the hall that leads to the children's restroom. There was a cleaning product in the sink outside the children's restroom. Sprinkler system is located next to the children's restroom and accessible to children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A total of 14 children ages 12 mo to 4yo were combined for lunch in the prek room. Age difference exceeded 18 months. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Menu posted is from last week. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider printed and updated the menu posted. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front door is labeled as an amergency exit and was locked at arrival. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
There is raw ground beef stored above a container with uncovered corn dogs in fridge. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Certificates for three out of five staff training records reviewed were not available for review at the time of inspection, including certificates for the following topics: Hazardous Materials Food Allergies Emergency Preparedness Building and Physical Premises Safety Communicable Diseases |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three staff training records were reviewed. Two staff members are missing training on safe sleep/shaken baby/ early brain development. Three staff member are missing administering medications training. One staff member is missing communicable diseases training. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Last emergency practices documented are from 2021. Per provided they were conducted last month but were not documented. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 5mo, 7mo, 7mo, 12mo and 12mo. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
One of out of seven children's files were reviewed was not available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product Safety Certification was last signed / certified on 01/01/2021. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/21/2022. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children ages 15mo-3yo were observed were observed watching TV during the morning routine. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Play-yard in the infant rorom were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
No water was available or served during lunch. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2603(1) - Space Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Does Not Limit Movement
A 3yo child was observed in a high chair during the morning routine. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Based on information provided by staff members a fire drill has not been conducted during 2023. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Operational Policies were reviewed and following information is missing: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Procedures for providing and applying insect repellent and sunscreen -Procedures for conducting health checks -Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees -Information regarding the Under the gang-free zone |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(6) - Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
Operation policies were reviewed and are missing the following: (6) explained how parent notification will be conducted (9) safe sleep policy including restrictions regarding cribs, bedding, blankets and toys (13) explain enrollment procedure (18) physical and outdoor activity policy (28) policy regarding employee vaccinations (b)((2) inform parent regarding gang free zone |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Infant-age children did not participate in outdoor play as described on the daily schedule. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children used hand sanitizer prior to lunch instead of washing their hands. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table were not available for review at the time of inspection. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Five staff records were reviewed. One is missing copy of high school diploma and Administering Medications training for one staff member could not be located. |
— |
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