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Little Blessings Preschool

Family child care home · 1002 MAPLE AVE, Dalhart, TX 79022-3818 · License 1720158

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Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (264)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not have a complete policy regarding information to parents about the promotion of physical activity.
3 747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
A cat was observed in the home during the inspection and the operation did not have pet vaccinations or pet health statement in file for review when requested.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
A staff employed did not have all of the additional required topics in the annual training year as they were missing the following topics: administering medication, if applicable, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic for training year 6/28/2023-6/28/2024.
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
There were only 17 hours avaiable for review for the primary caregiver for the last training year, 2021-2022, therefore, 13 hours were not able to be reviewed. For the other staff, there were only a total of 4 hours that were able to be reviewed during the inspection for annual training year 2021-2022.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The fence had a hole and an adult hand could easily fit through the hole and it posed a hazard and risk for a child as the play area was not properly enclosed.
4 747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
An infant in care was not strapped in to the high chair as required. **This was corrected when the provider strapped the child in to the high chair.
4 747.4401(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
The active play equipment in the back play area is not used per manufacturing instructions for the children that are permitted to play on it based on the ages of the children that can play on the equipment.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The written notification to Child Care Regulation was not completed by the anniversary date of the issuance, or by 6/30/2025. **This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the operation.
Yes
3 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
An infant in care that is not on table food did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.
3 747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
There was no policy in the operational policies regarding the animals in the home.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has allowed children that are younger than five years of age to play in the front yard. The front yard is not fenced in and therefore, cannot be used for outdoor time by children that are younger than school age.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual has been residing at the operation without an eligible notification from the background check unit.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was out of ration at the start of the inspection, as there was only one staff present and there were a total of 10 children present with two of those children being 17 months and younger of age and the remaining eight children were between the ages of 18 months to 3 years of age. The requirement for the maximum number of children that one caregiver may supervise in a licensed home with two children being 17 months and younger is five children between the ages of 18 months to 3 years of age with only one caregiver. *Compliance was obtained when the second staff arrived to the operation.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two children's files were missing information in their file. One child was missing the home address/parent home address and missing the address for one emergency contact listed by the parent. The other child file was missing the safe sleep policy in file by the parent and signed by the parent, as well as was missing the parent signature at the end of the child admission record form.
3 747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The first aid kit was not complete as there were no waterproof, disposable gloves available. **The provider corrected this at inspection when gloves were brought by a parent and placed in the first aid kit.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual has been residing at the operation without an eligible notification from the background check unit.
4 747.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
A child with a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan in file for review.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The children were observed playing outside and there was a broken gate with a screw sticking out and this broken gate could also be a pinching hazard. The additional back space had a broken fence gate that did not properly close or latch to ensure that the area was properly gated.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A child in care did not have information in file from the parents regarding the emergency medical authorization and information about food allergies. **The operation corrected this when the parent completed the form and this was available for review and it is now in the child's file.
Yes
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Broken glass was found in the play area during the inspection.
3 747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone for a stationary equipment was observed and the use zone for swings on the stationary equipment did not meet the required use zone as it did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the surface below and only measured. Additionally, on the stationary equipment the slide attached did not meet the necessary use zone of 6 feet all around.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A gate of the fenced area was not properly enclosed as the fence picket had split and the bottom hinge of the door was not properly installed. The gate is a risk to children as it could splinter children, or cause a body part to become smashed or injured and if not fixed could potentially fall on a child when opened incorrectly as only one hinge is properly attached.
4 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The additional caregiver employed did not have CPR or first aid training in file for review.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A staff employed did not have all of the additional required topics in the annual training year as they were missing the following topics: building and physical premises and preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations and reacting to food allergies.
4 747.1301(1) - Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum Standards
The additional caregiver in the home did not have proof of having obtained orientation of any of the required topics or receiving the operation policies and did not have a copy of the photo ID in file as well as did not show the hire date.
Yes
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
There was only one caregiver present at the start of the inspection and there were 12 children present. The youngest child was 17 months old and therefore, the operation was over ratio as this requires that there only be 11 children present with one caregiver.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
A staff file was reviewed for a staff that is providing care to children and the staff file had CPR training in file that had been received online.
4 747.4605(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less
A climbing structure and a Little Tyke slide were observed being used by children and each structure did not have their own use zone of six feet and overlapped with one another.
4 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed eating snack without washing their hands.
3 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation increased the size of the outdoor play areas used by the children in care prior to notifying Child Care Regulation.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A caregiver was missing 5 clock hours of the required 24 clock hours for annual training from 6/28/2021 - 6/28/2022.
4 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three children's files did not have the emergency contact listed for the individual listed by parent on the children's admission form. Additionally, one other children's files did not have a date of admission listed for the child or the required parent signature.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The fence had a hole and an adult hand could easily fit through the hole and it posed a hazard and risk for a child as the play area was not properly enclosed.
4 747.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
A child with a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan in file for review.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
A staff file was reviewed for a staff that is providing care to children and the staff file had CPR training in file that had been received online.
4 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed eating snack without washing their hands.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual has been residing at the operation without an eligible notification from the background check unit.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A staff employed did not have all of the additional required topics in the annual training year as they were missing the following topics: building and physical premises and preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations and reacting to food allergies.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A caregiver was missing 5 clock hours of the required 24 clock hours for annual training from 6/28/2021 - 6/28/2022.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
There was only one caregiver present at the start of the inspection and there were 12 children present. The youngest child was 17 months old and therefore, the operation was over ratio as this requires that there only be 11 children present with one caregiver.
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A child in care did not have information in file from the parents regarding the emergency medical authorization and information about food allergies. **The operation corrected this when the parent completed the form and this was available for review and it is now in the child's file.
Yes
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
There were only 17 hours avaiable for review for the primary caregiver for the last training year, 2021-2022, therefore, 13 hours were not able to be reviewed. For the other staff, there were only a total of 4 hours that were able to be reviewed during the inspection for annual training year 2021-2022.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
4 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three children's files did not have the emergency contact listed for the individual listed by parent on the children's admission form. Additionally, one other children's files did not have a date of admission listed for the child or the required parent signature.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Broken glass was found in the play area during the inspection.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The written notification to Child Care Regulation was not completed by the anniversary date of the issuance, or by 6/30/2025. **This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the operation.
Yes
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two children's files were missing information in their file. One child was missing the home address/parent home address and missing the address for one emergency contact listed by the parent. The other child file was missing the safe sleep policy in file by the parent and signed by the parent, as well as was missing the parent signature at the end of the child admission record form.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has allowed children that are younger than five years of age to play in the front yard. The front yard is not fenced in and therefore, cannot be used for outdoor time by children that are younger than school age.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was out of ration at the start of the inspection, as there was only one staff present and there were a total of 10 children present with two of those children being 17 months and younger of age and the remaining eight children were between the ages of 18 months to 3 years of age. The requirement for the maximum number of children that one caregiver may supervise in a licensed home with two children being 17 months and younger is five children between the ages of 18 months to 3 years of age with only one caregiver. *Compliance was obtained when the second staff arrived to the operation.
4 747.1301(1) - Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum Standards
The additional caregiver in the home did not have proof of having obtained orientation of any of the required topics or receiving the operation policies and did not have a copy of the photo ID in file as well as did not show the hire date.
Yes
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A gate of the fenced area was not properly enclosed as the fence picket had split and the bottom hinge of the door was not properly installed. The gate is a risk to children as it could splinter children, or cause a body part to become smashed or injured and if not fixed could potentially fall on a child when opened incorrectly as only one hinge is properly attached.
3 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation increased the size of the outdoor play areas used by the children in care prior to notifying Child Care Regulation.
4 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The additional caregiver employed did not have CPR or first aid training in file for review.
3 747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
There was no policy in the operational policies regarding the animals in the home.
3 747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone for a stationary equipment was observed and the use zone for swings on the stationary equipment did not meet the required use zone as it did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the surface below and only measured. Additionally, on the stationary equipment the slide attached did not meet the necessary use zone of 6 feet all around.
4 747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
An infant in care was not strapped in to the high chair as required. **This was corrected when the provider strapped the child in to the high chair.
3 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not have a complete policy regarding information to parents about the promotion of physical activity.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The children were observed playing outside and there was a broken gate with a screw sticking out and this broken gate could also be a pinching hazard. The additional back space had a broken fence gate that did not properly close or latch to ensure that the area was properly gated.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual has been residing at the operation without an eligible notification from the background check unit.
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
A staff employed did not have all of the additional required topics in the annual training year as they were missing the following topics: administering medication, if applicable, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic for training year 6/28/2023-6/28/2024.
3 747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The first aid kit was not complete as there were no waterproof, disposable gloves available. **The provider corrected this at inspection when gloves were brought by a parent and placed in the first aid kit.
Yes
3 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
An infant in care that is not on table food did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.
4 747.4605(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less
A climbing structure and a Little Tyke slide were observed being used by children and each structure did not have their own use zone of six feet and overlapped with one another.
3 747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
A cat was observed in the home during the inspection and the operation did not have pet vaccinations or pet health statement in file for review when requested.
4 747.4401(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
The active play equipment in the back play area is not used per manufacturing instructions for the children that are permitted to play on it based on the ages of the children that can play on the equipment.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Broken glass was found in the play area during the inspection.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A staff employed did not have all of the additional required topics in the annual training year as they were missing the following topics: building and physical premises and preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations and reacting to food allergies.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Two children's files were missing information in their file. One child was missing the home address/parent home address and missing the address for one emergency contact listed by the parent. The other child file was missing the safe sleep policy in file by the parent and signed by the parent, as well as was missing the parent signature at the end of the child admission record form.
3 747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The written notification to Child Care Regulation was not completed by the anniversary date of the issuance, or by 6/30/2025. **This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the operation.
Yes
4 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children were observed eating snack without washing their hands.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
The operation was out of ration at the start of the inspection, as there was only one staff present and there were a total of 10 children present with two of those children being 17 months and younger of age and the remaining eight children were between the ages of 18 months to 3 years of age. The requirement for the maximum number of children that one caregiver may supervise in a licensed home with two children being 17 months and younger is five children between the ages of 18 months to 3 years of age with only one caregiver. *Compliance was obtained when the second staff arrived to the operation.
3 747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
There was no policy in the operational policies regarding the animals in the home.
3 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies did not have a complete policy regarding information to parents about the promotion of physical activity.
4 747.1301(1) - Orientation Required for Caregivers-Overview of Minimum Standards
The additional caregiver in the home did not have proof of having obtained orientation of any of the required topics or receiving the operation policies and did not have a copy of the photo ID in file as well as did not show the hire date.
Yes
5 747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
A child in care did not have information in file from the parents regarding the emergency medical authorization and information about food allergies. **The operation corrected this when the parent completed the form and this was available for review and it is now in the child's file.
Yes
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The children were observed playing outside and there was a broken gate with a screw sticking out and this broken gate could also be a pinching hazard. The additional back space had a broken fence gate that did not properly close or latch to ensure that the area was properly gated.
4 747.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
A child with a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan in file for review.
4 747.4605(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less
A climbing structure and a Little Tyke slide were observed being used by children and each structure did not have their own use zone of six feet and overlapped with one another.
4 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The additional caregiver employed did not have CPR or first aid training in file for review.
3 747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
The use zone for a stationary equipment was observed and the use zone for swings on the stationary equipment did not meet the required use zone as it did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the surface below and only measured. Additionally, on the stationary equipment the slide attached did not meet the necessary use zone of 6 feet all around.
3 747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The first aid kit was not complete as there were no waterproof, disposable gloves available. **The provider corrected this at inspection when gloves were brought by a parent and placed in the first aid kit.
Yes
3 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
A staff employed did not have all of the additional required topics in the annual training year as they were missing the following topics: administering medication, if applicable, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic for training year 6/28/2023-6/28/2024.
4 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
There were only 17 hours avaiable for review for the primary caregiver for the last training year, 2021-2022, therefore, 13 hours were not able to be reviewed. For the other staff, there were only a total of 4 hours that were able to be reviewed during the inspection for annual training year 2021-2022.
4 747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
An infant in care was not strapped in to the high chair as required. **This was corrected when the provider strapped the child in to the high chair.
3 747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
An infant in care that is not on table food did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.
4 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
A staff file was reviewed for a staff that is providing care to children and the staff file had CPR training in file that had been received online.
4 747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
There was only one caregiver present at the start of the inspection and there were 12 children present. The youngest child was 17 months old and therefore, the operation was over ratio as this requires that there only be 11 children present with one caregiver.
4 747.4401(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
The active play equipment in the back play area is not used per manufacturing instructions for the children that are permitted to play on it based on the ages of the children that can play on the equipment.
4 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has allowed children that are younger than five years of age to play in the front yard. The front yard is not fenced in and therefore, cannot be used for outdoor time by children that are younger than school age.
3 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation increased the size of the outdoor play areas used by the children in care prior to notifying Child Care Regulation.
3 747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
A cat was observed in the home during the inspection and the operation did not have pet vaccinations or pet health statement in file for review when requested.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual has been residing at the operation without an eligible notification from the background check unit.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
4 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three children's files did not have the emergency contact listed for the individual listed by parent on the children's admission form. Additionally, one other children's files did not have a date of admission listed for the child or the required parent signature.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The fence had a hole and an adult hand could easily fit through the hole and it posed a hazard and risk for a child as the play area was not properly enclosed.
4 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A gate of the fenced area was not properly enclosed as the fence picket had split and the bottom hinge of the door was not properly installed. The gate is a risk to children as it could splinter children, or cause a body part to become smashed or injured and if not fixed could potentially fall on a child when opened incorrectly as only one hinge is properly attached.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual has been residing at the operation without an eligible notification from the background check unit.
4 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
A caregiver was missing 5 clock hours of the required 24 clock hours for annual training from 6/28/2021 - 6/28/2022.
4 747.3219 - Water Temperature
The water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Inspections (112)

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

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