Child care center ·
2810 S MCCOLL RD SUITE 3, 4 AND 6, Hidalgo, TX 78557 ·
License 1718934
Capacity 104. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Eight staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of Driver's License, a second file is missing Pre-Service training and a third one has an expired First Aid / CPR Training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4205(a) - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
Fifty children were combined in the schooll-age classroom. School-Age classroom is licensed for twenty one children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Binder taken during transportation routes is missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a staff member encouraged a child to hit a child back. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product Certification form was last certified on 03/01/2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed the certification. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One staff member was caring for five children ages 6 weeks, 6mo, 7mo, 9mo and 14mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was supervising a group of eight napping children ages 12mo, 12mo, 14mo, 15mo, 18mo, 18mo, 18mo and 19mo. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Upon arrival, two infant-age children were combined with children ages 2-3yo in the Toddler 2 room. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A baby walker observed being used in the infant room. CORRECTED when baby walker was removed from room. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill was conducted on 03/25/2024 and it was completed in 5 minutes. Last CO detector / fire extinguisher checks were completed on 03/25/2024. Note: CO detector and Fire extinguisher were checked during inspection and checks were documented under Emergency Practices Form. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One staff member was caring for five children ages 6 weeks, 7mo, 9mo, 11mo and 14mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ants were observed in the sink of the infant classroom and on furniture in the school-age room. AC vents in all suites have dust buildup. A side of the fence is slanted. Diaper changing mats in both infant room were torn. Broken toys and a broken cabinet were observed out in the playground. Note: During inspection provided replaced the diaper mats and removed the broken cabinet and toys. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4915 - Additional Surfacing Requirements for Indoor Active Play Equipment
There are two slides with a height of 22 inches without the required surfacing. One slide is in the infant room and the second one in the school-age room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when slides were removed from operation. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver was observed changing three children's diaper without sanitizing changing mat in between children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A toddler age child was observed unsupervised outside the child's classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
There is no space in between three cribs in the infant room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when cribs were re-arranged. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Operation has lesson plans posted, however, children were not observed participating in the activities listed under the plan nor following the daily schedule. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Some of the mats in the older infants, toddler and prek rooms were observed to be torn. Mats in the older infant room are not marked so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Fifty children ages 8mo to 11yo were combined in the school-age classroom for a party. Party lasted over an hour. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant age-child was observed in a crib awake inside a crib for 31 minutes. Note: Child was removed from crib, a rug was brought to the classroom to allow child to move freely around the room. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket filled with water in the operation's playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provided emptied the bucket. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of eight children's files reviewed are missing immunization records. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
One out of four staff files reviewed has a high school diploma/ged from a foreign country that has not been translated into english. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two staff files are missing 1-7 hours of pre-service training. A third file is missing copy of ID, employment date and high school diploma/GED. A fourth file is missing orientation statement. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was supervising a group of 9 children ages 7mo to 27mo, specified age group was 12-17mo. Operation was over ratio by 4 children and age difference between the youngest and oldest child exceeded 18months. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The todddler and multi-purpose rooms are regularly used for prek age children. These rooms do not have well defined interest centers. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation was over capacity by up to 11 children for four days between the hours of 3:30 - 6:15PM. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six staff training record were reviewed. One staff members CPR training expired on 3/31/2022. A second file is missing trainings on transportation, abuse/neglect, safe sleep / shaken baby/ early brain development, hazardous materials, food allergies, medications, emergency preparedness, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. A third file is missing trainings on hazardous materials, food allergies, medications, emergency preparedness, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
One of out six children's records reviewed is missing medical care information, permission to transport, parent/child address, emergency contact address and special care statement. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Napping mats in the prek room were not individually assigned nor had a side designated to side to differentiate the napping from the floor side. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Staff was not familiar with the ages of four children napping in the multi-purpose room. Staff supervising the toddler and prek children did not know how many children were in care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver was observed changing three children's diapers; in between changes caregiver nor children washed hands. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Outdoor fence had two loose planks of wood; one of them had nails sticking out. Another area of the fence had three protruding screws. There is a TV in the prek room and another one in the school-age room. Both TV are on top of cabinets and not anchored nor mounted. Note: Fence was fixed during inspection when provider nailed the nails and screws. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Written lesson plans and daily schedules were observed posted in all classsrooms. However some of the caregivers were not aware of the planned activitties and schedule was not being followed. One of the of five groups of children present was observed participating in the planned activity listed in the lesson plan. Infant children do not participate in outdoor play and a child was observed using a tablet to play a game. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One staff member was caring for five children ages 6 weeks, 6mo, 7mo, 9mo and 14mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Upon arrival, two infant-age children were combined with children ages 2-3yo in the Toddler 2 room. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Fifty children ages 8mo to 11yo were combined in the school-age classroom for a party. Party lasted over an hour. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One staff member was caring for five children ages 6 weeks, 7mo, 9mo, 11mo and 14mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
There is no space in between three cribs in the infant room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when cribs were re-arranged. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Outdoor fence had two loose planks of wood; one of them had nails sticking out. Another area of the fence had three protruding screws. There is a TV in the prek room and another one in the school-age room. Both TV are on top of cabinets and not anchored nor mounted. Note: Fence was fixed during inspection when provider nailed the nails and screws. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A toddler age child was observed unsupervised outside the child's classroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
A baby walker observed being used in the infant room. CORRECTED when baby walker was removed from room. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Operation has lesson plans posted, however, children were not observed participating in the activities listed under the plan nor following the daily schedule. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4205(a) - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
Fifty children were combined in the schooll-age classroom. School-Age classroom is licensed for twenty one children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
One out of four staff files reviewed has a high school diploma/ged from a foreign country that has not been translated into english. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two staff files are missing 1-7 hours of pre-service training. A third file is missing copy of ID, employment date and high school diploma/GED. A fourth file is missing orientation statement. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was supervising a group of 9 children ages 7mo to 27mo, specified age group was 12-17mo. Operation was over ratio by 4 children and age difference between the youngest and oldest child exceeded 18months. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant age-child was observed in a crib awake inside a crib for 31 minutes. Note: Child was removed from crib, a rug was brought to the classroom to allow child to move freely around the room. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Napping mats in the prek room were not individually assigned nor had a side designated to side to differentiate the napping from the floor side. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket filled with water in the operation's playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provided emptied the bucket. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Some of the mats in the older infants, toddler and prek rooms were observed to be torn. Mats in the older infant room are not marked so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Written lesson plans and daily schedules were observed posted in all classsrooms. However some of the caregivers were not aware of the planned activitties and schedule was not being followed. One of the of five groups of children present was observed participating in the planned activity listed in the lesson plan. Infant children do not participate in outdoor play and a child was observed using a tablet to play a game. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was supervising a group of eight napping children ages 12mo, 12mo, 14mo, 15mo, 18mo, 18mo, 18mo and 19mo. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a staff member encouraged a child to hit a child back. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Eight staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of Driver's License, a second file is missing Pre-Service training and a third one has an expired First Aid / CPR Training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4915 - Additional Surfacing Requirements for Indoor Active Play Equipment
There are two slides with a height of 22 inches without the required surfacing. One slide is in the infant room and the second one in the school-age room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when slides were removed from operation. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six staff training record were reviewed. One staff members CPR training expired on 3/31/2022. A second file is missing trainings on transportation, abuse/neglect, safe sleep / shaken baby/ early brain development, hazardous materials, food allergies, medications, emergency preparedness, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. A third file is missing trainings on hazardous materials, food allergies, medications, emergency preparedness, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver was observed changing three children's diaper without sanitizing changing mat in between children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Ants were observed in the sink of the infant classroom and on furniture in the school-age room. AC vents in all suites have dust buildup. A side of the fence is slanted. Diaper changing mats in both infant room were torn. Broken toys and a broken cabinet were observed out in the playground. Note: During inspection provided replaced the diaper mats and removed the broken cabinet and toys. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, operation was over capacity by up to 11 children for four days between the hours of 3:30 - 6:15PM. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The todddler and multi-purpose rooms are regularly used for prek age children. These rooms do not have well defined interest centers. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product Certification form was last certified on 03/01/2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed the certification. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Binder taken during transportation routes is missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill was conducted on 03/25/2024 and it was completed in 5 minutes. Last CO detector / fire extinguisher checks were completed on 03/25/2024. Note: CO detector and Fire extinguisher were checked during inspection and checks were documented under Emergency Practices Form. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
One of out six children's records reviewed is missing medical care information, permission to transport, parent/child address, emergency contact address and special care statement. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver was observed changing three children's diapers; in between changes caregiver nor children washed hands. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of eight children's files reviewed are missing immunization records. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Staff was not familiar with the ages of four children napping in the multi-purpose room. Staff supervising the toddler and prek children did not know how many children were in care. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of eight children's files reviewed are missing immunization records. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A toddler age child was observed unsupervised outside the child's classroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Six staff training record were reviewed. One staff members CPR training expired on 3/31/2022. A second file is missing trainings on transportation, abuse/neglect, safe sleep / shaken baby/ early brain development, hazardous materials, food allergies, medications, emergency preparedness, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. A third file is missing trainings on hazardous materials, food allergies, medications, emergency preparedness, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Operation has lesson plans posted, however, children were not observed participating in the activities listed under the plan nor following the daily schedule. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a staff member encouraged a child to hit a child back. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Written lesson plans and daily schedules were observed posted in all classsrooms. However some of the caregivers were not aware of the planned activitties and schedule was not being followed. One of the of five groups of children present was observed participating in the planned activity listed in the lesson plan. Infant children do not participate in outdoor play and a child was observed using a tablet to play a game. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
The todddler and multi-purpose rooms are regularly used for prek age children. These rooms do not have well defined interest centers. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Outdoor fence had two loose planks of wood; one of them had nails sticking out. Another area of the fence had three protruding screws. There is a TV in the prek room and another one in the school-age room. Both TV are on top of cabinets and not anchored nor mounted. Note: Fence was fixed during inspection when provider nailed the nails and screws. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
One out of four staff files reviewed has a high school diploma/ged from a foreign country that has not been translated into english. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
One of out six children's records reviewed is missing medical care information, permission to transport, parent/child address, emergency contact address and special care statement. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Napping mats in the prek room were not individually assigned nor had a side designated to side to differentiate the napping from the floor side. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Eight staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of Driver's License, a second file is missing Pre-Service training and a third one has an expired First Aid / CPR Training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One staff member was caring for five children ages 6 weeks, 6mo, 7mo, 9mo and 14mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver was observed changing three children's diapers; in between changes caregiver nor children washed hands. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was supervising a group of 9 children ages 7mo to 27mo, specified age group was 12-17mo. Operation was over ratio by 4 children and age difference between the youngest and oldest child exceeded 18months. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Fifty children ages 8mo to 11yo were combined in the school-age classroom for a party. Party lasted over an hour. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Staff was not familiar with the ages of four children napping in the multi-purpose room. Staff supervising the toddler and prek children did not know how many children were in care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4915 - Additional Surfacing Requirements for Indoor Active Play Equipment
There are two slides with a height of 22 inches without the required surfacing. One slide is in the infant room and the second one in the school-age room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when slides were removed from operation. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's Product Certification form was last certified on 03/01/2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider completed the certification. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Last fire drill was conducted on 03/25/2024 and it was completed in 5 minutes. Last CO detector / fire extinguisher checks were completed on 03/25/2024. Note: CO detector and Fire extinguisher were checked during inspection and checks were documented under Emergency Practices Form. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4205(a) - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Activity Area
Fifty children were combined in the schooll-age classroom. School-Age classroom is licensed for twenty one children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Upon arrival, two infant-age children were combined with children ages 2-3yo in the Toddler 2 room. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant age-child was observed in a crib awake inside a crib for 31 minutes. Note: Child was removed from crib, a rug was brought to the classroom to allow child to move freely around the room. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
There is no space in between three cribs in the infant room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when cribs were re-arranged. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was supervising a group of eight napping children ages 12mo, 12mo, 14mo, 15mo, 18mo, 18mo, 18mo and 19mo. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Binder taken during transportation routes is missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two staff files are missing 1-7 hours of pre-service training. A third file is missing copy of ID, employment date and high school diploma/GED. A fourth file is missing orientation statement. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
There was a bucket filled with water in the operation's playground. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provided emptied the bucket. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Some of the mats in the older infants, toddler and prek rooms were observed to be torn. Mats in the older infant room are not marked so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side. |
— |
128 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
Licensed facilities near this one, highest compliance score first.