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Escandon Head Start

Child care center · 2901 COLBATH AVE, Mcallen, TX 78503-8308 · License 1722703

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 109. Pre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (32)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
Yes
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
Yes
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
Yes
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
Yes
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Four nail head protrusions within children's reach were observed in the outdoor play area of the operation. Exposed nails were located next to the main playground area. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Protrusions were removed by maintenance staff.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
Based on the evidence obtained it is determined that the operation was not in compliance with supervision as the caregiver was not able to intervene to avoid the accident form occurring.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
An employee present during inspection did not have an active background check. NOTE: Employee left the operation. Background check was ran during inspection.
3 746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Outdoor activity plan only has one opportunity for outdoor play. A minimum of two outdoor opportunities needs to be included in the activity plan.

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

Inspections (32)

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

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