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Circle Creek Early Care and Education

Child care center · 2544 CLAY MATHIS RD, Mesquite, TX 75181-1812 · License 1704278

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 255. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (150)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child was not supervised after arrival when the operation did not allow the child's entry and the child walked away unattended. Staff were not aware of the child's location.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
A child was neglected while in care.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child up from the floor by his arm.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was found that the operation did not notify parents when two children were participating in appropriate acts.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old were allowed to watch television. This was corrected at inspection when the televisions were turned off. There is also a plan to use tabletop centers for children under 2 who arrive at the center early.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This report was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver physically moved children to a time out chair by lifting them roughly.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not properly supervise their group of children.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver called out attention to a specific child's behavior as an example of what not to do.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Infants were not strapped securely while sitting at the tabletops. This was corrected at inspection when the children's straps were fastened while they sat at the tabletop.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The caregiver made a threat to whoop a child and hit the child in the back. The same caregiver also threatened the class after hitting the child.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
The driver did not account for all children before leaving the bus unattended.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated due to a DFPS investigation and was found to not be compliant. A caregiver did not have visual and or auditory awareness for approximately 1 hour when child was on a vehicle outside alone.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Operation staff did not use good judgment when they did not allow an enrolled child to attend after school care upon arrival.
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
It was found that a caregiver did not intervene while two children were participating in appropriate acts.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
A child was left on a vehicle unattended
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The driver did not demonstrate competency in not following the operation's policies for transportation. The driver did not inspect the inside of the vehicle before turning off the safety alarm.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yells at children as a form of discipline.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation was found to have expired medication on file for five children
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
It was found that a caregiver did not intervene while two children were participating in appropriate acts.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated due to a DFPS investigation and was found to not be compliant. A caregiver did not have visual and or auditory awareness for approximately 1 hour when child was on a vehicle outside alone.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not properly supervise their group of children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The driver did not demonstrate competency in not following the operation's policies for transportation. The driver did not inspect the inside of the vehicle before turning off the safety alarm.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Infants were not strapped securely while sitting at the tabletops. This was corrected at inspection when the children's straps were fastened while they sat at the tabletop.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child was not supervised after arrival when the operation did not allow the child's entry and the child walked away unattended. Staff were not aware of the child's location.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yells at children as a form of discipline.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
The driver did not account for all children before leaving the bus unattended.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation was found to have expired medication on file for five children
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child up from the floor by his arm.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was found that the operation did not notify parents when two children were participating in appropriate acts.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old were allowed to watch television. This was corrected at inspection when the televisions were turned off. There is also a plan to use tabletop centers for children under 2 who arrive at the center early.
Yes
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver called out attention to a specific child's behavior as an example of what not to do.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This report was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver physically moved children to a time out chair by lifting them roughly.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
A child was neglected while in care.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The caregiver made a threat to whoop a child and hit the child in the back. The same caregiver also threatened the class after hitting the child.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Operation staff did not use good judgment when they did not allow an enrolled child to attend after school care upon arrival.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
A child was left on a vehicle unattended
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation was found to have expired medication on file for five children
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
It was found that a caregiver did not intervene while two children were participating in appropriate acts.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child was not supervised after arrival when the operation did not allow the child's entry and the child walked away unattended. Staff were not aware of the child's location.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This report was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver physically moved children to a time out chair by lifting them roughly.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated due to a DFPS investigation and was found to not be compliant. A caregiver did not have visual and or auditory awareness for approximately 1 hour when child was on a vehicle outside alone.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Infants were not strapped securely while sitting at the tabletops. This was corrected at inspection when the children's straps were fastened while they sat at the tabletop.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During a DFPS investigation it was made known that the operation failed to report situations to CCR regarding an injured child at the operation that received medical attention.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The caregiver made a threat to whoop a child and hit the child in the back. The same caregiver also threatened the class after hitting the child.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yells at children as a form of discipline.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Operation staff did not use good judgment when they did not allow an enrolled child to attend after school care upon arrival.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
A child was neglected while in care.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
The driver did not account for all children before leaving the bus unattended.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The driver did not demonstrate competency in not following the operation's policies for transportation. The driver did not inspect the inside of the vehicle before turning off the safety alarm.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was found that the operation did not notify parents when two children were participating in appropriate acts.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver called out attention to a specific child's behavior as an example of what not to do.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child up from the floor by his arm.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
A child was left on a vehicle unattended
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not properly supervise their group of children.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old were allowed to watch television. This was corrected at inspection when the televisions were turned off. There is also a plan to use tabletop centers for children under 2 who arrive at the center early.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated due to a DFPS investigation and was found to not be compliant. A caregiver did not have visual and or auditory awareness for approximately 1 hour when child was on a vehicle outside alone.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver called out attention to a specific child's behavior as an example of what not to do.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was found that the operation did not notify parents when two children were participating in appropriate acts.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
A child was left on a vehicle unattended
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
The driver did not account for all children before leaving the bus unattended.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation was found to have expired medication on file for five children
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Infants were not strapped securely while sitting at the tabletops. This was corrected at inspection when the children's straps were fastened while they sat at the tabletop.
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old were allowed to watch television. This was corrected at inspection when the televisions were turned off. There is also a plan to use tabletop centers for children under 2 who arrive at the center early.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The driver did not demonstrate competency in not following the operation's policies for transportation. The driver did not inspect the inside of the vehicle before turning off the safety alarm.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This report was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver physically moved children to a time out chair by lifting them roughly.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yells at children as a form of discipline.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The caregiver made a threat to whoop a child and hit the child in the back. The same caregiver also threatened the class after hitting the child.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
A child was neglected while in care.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During a DFPS investigation it was made known that the operation failed to report situations to CCR regarding an injured child at the operation that received medical attention.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not properly supervise their group of children.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child up from the floor by his arm.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Operation staff did not use good judgment when they did not allow an enrolled child to attend after school care upon arrival.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child was not supervised after arrival when the operation did not allow the child's entry and the child walked away unattended. Staff were not aware of the child's location.
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
It was found that a caregiver did not intervene while two children were participating in appropriate acts.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Infants were not strapped securely while sitting at the tabletops. This was corrected at inspection when the children's straps were fastened while they sat at the tabletop.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was evaluated due to a DFPS investigation and was found to not be compliant. A caregiver did not have visual and or auditory awareness for approximately 1 hour when child was on a vehicle outside alone.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yells at children as a form of discipline.
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
It was found that a caregiver did not intervene while two children were participating in appropriate acts.
5 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
This standard was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver called out attention to a specific child's behavior as an example of what not to do.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This report was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver physically moved children to a time out chair by lifting them roughly.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
A child was neglected while in care.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Operation staff did not use good judgment when they did not allow an enrolled child to attend after school care upon arrival.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver pulled a child up from the floor by his arm.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
During a DFPS investigation it was made known that the operation failed to report situations to CCR regarding an injured child at the operation that received medical attention.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The driver did not demonstrate competency in not following the operation's policies for transportation. The driver did not inspect the inside of the vehicle before turning off the safety alarm.
5 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
A child was left on a vehicle unattended
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not properly supervise their group of children.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation was found to have expired medication on file for five children
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
It was found that the operation did not notify parents when two children were participating in appropriate acts.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child was not supervised after arrival when the operation did not allow the child's entry and the child walked away unattended. Staff were not aware of the child's location.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Children under 2 years old were allowed to watch television. This was corrected at inspection when the televisions were turned off. There is also a plan to use tabletop centers for children under 2 who arrive at the center early.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
The caregiver made a threat to whoop a child and hit the child in the back. The same caregiver also threatened the class after hitting the child.
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
The driver did not account for all children before leaving the bus unattended.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
The operation was found to have expired medication on file for five children
5 746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
The driver did not account for all children before leaving the bus unattended.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Operation staff did not use good judgment when they did not allow an enrolled child to attend after school care upon arrival.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The driver did not demonstrate competency in not following the operation's policies for transportation. The driver did not inspect the inside of the vehicle before turning off the safety alarm.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A child was not supervised after arrival when the operation did not allow the child's entry and the child walked away unattended. Staff were not aware of the child's location.
5 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
A caregiver yells at children as a form of discipline.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
This report was reviewed in part of a report and found to be deficient. A caregiver physically moved children to a time out chair by lifting them roughly.

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

Inspections (70)

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

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