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Tiny Tots Learning Center LLC

Child care center · 636 W 3RD ST, Mercedes, TX 78570-3004 · License 1726229

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 40. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in/out logs are not being properly maintained as thee were only 2 children signed in and there were 13 present in the building. (NOTE: corrected during inspection as the missing children were signed in.)
Yes
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Cribs were not labeled with children's names. Note: This was corrected during inspection as cribs labeled.
Yes
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
There is a licensed classroom that is currently being used as a storage room.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent Licensing Inspection form was not posted.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Facility does not have a current gas leak inspection.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no current health inspection on file. The last was was one on 8/2021.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed a caregiver changing an infant's diaper and caregiver did not wash hands afterwards.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The permit holder did not notify licensing that a new director had been hired.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection on file. The last one was done on 8/2/21.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been completed since January 2022.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Observed that infant hands were not washed after a diaper change.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One employee does not have the require 2 hour transportation training.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
It has been more than 12 months since the fire extinguishers have been serviced. They were last serviced May 2021.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Observed that changing table in the infant room was not being sanitized after each diaper change.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written operational policies are incomplete.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Observed two classrooms without a written activity plan.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is not secured in the passenger compartment.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The new director has not been added as a controlling person.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Staff files show that 2 did not have dates of employment.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
An employee is not current with annual transportation training.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
5 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Four cribs in the infant room don't have documentation that each crib meets the applicable rules at Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1219 or 1220.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were several items that the children have access to when out on the playground. There is a missing gate to the enclosure for the AC unit. The storage building outside is not locked and has items such as paint cans stored inside. There is a large gap of about 9 inches under the storage that is not covered which can allow children to crawl under the bottom. There is a broken pallet that the children have access to. (NOTE: Pictures on file)
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 staff did not have the remaining 16 hours of pre-service training needed.
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.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The permit holder did not notify licensing that a new director had been hired.
Yes
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Cribs were not labeled with children's names. Note: This was corrected during inspection as cribs labeled.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no current health inspection on file. The last was was one on 8/2021.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been completed since January 2022.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
It has been more than 12 months since the fire extinguishers have been serviced. They were last serviced May 2021.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Observed that infant hands were not washed after a diaper change.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Staff files show that 2 did not have dates of employment.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent Licensing Inspection form was not posted.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were several items that the children have access to when out on the playground. There is a missing gate to the enclosure for the AC unit. The storage building outside is not locked and has items such as paint cans stored inside. There is a large gap of about 9 inches under the storage that is not covered which can allow children to crawl under the bottom. There is a broken pallet that the children have access to. (NOTE: Pictures on file)
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.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 staff did not have the remaining 16 hours of pre-service training needed.
5 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Four cribs in the infant room don't have documentation that each crib meets the applicable rules at Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1219 or 1220.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Observed that changing table in the infant room was not being sanitized after each diaper change.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One employee does not have the require 2 hour transportation training.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection on file. The last one was done on 8/2/21.
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
There is a licensed classroom that is currently being used as a storage room.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed a caregiver changing an infant's diaper and caregiver did not wash hands afterwards.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is not secured in the passenger compartment.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Facility does not have a current gas leak inspection.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The new director has not been added as a controlling person.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
An employee is not current with annual transportation training.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Observed two classrooms without a written activity plan.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written operational policies are incomplete.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in/out logs are not being properly maintained as thee were only 2 children signed in and there were 13 present in the building. (NOTE: corrected during inspection as the missing children were signed in.)
Yes
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written operational policies are incomplete.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One employee does not have the require 2 hour transportation training.
5 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Four cribs in the infant room don't have documentation that each crib meets the applicable rules at Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1219 or 1220.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Staff files show that 2 did not have dates of employment.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Observed that infant hands were not washed after a diaper change.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written operational policies are incomplete.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection on file. The last one was done on 8/2/21.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is not secured in the passenger compartment.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Observed that changing table in the infant room was not being sanitized after each diaper change.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in/out logs are not being properly maintained as thee were only 2 children signed in and there were 13 present in the building. (NOTE: corrected during inspection as the missing children were signed in.)
Yes
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.
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
There is a licensed classroom that is currently being used as a storage room.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The permit holder did not notify licensing that a new director had been hired.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
The new director has not been added as a controlling person.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no current health inspection on file. The last was was one on 8/2021.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
An employee is not current with annual transportation training.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed a caregiver changing an infant's diaper and caregiver did not wash hands afterwards.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 staff did not have the remaining 16 hours of pre-service training needed.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A fire drill has not been completed since January 2022.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
It has been more than 12 months since the fire extinguishers have been serviced. They were last serviced May 2021.
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Observed two classrooms without a written activity plan.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Facility does not have a current gas leak inspection.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Cribs were not labeled with children's names. Note: This was corrected during inspection as cribs labeled.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were several items that the children have access to when out on the playground. There is a missing gate to the enclosure for the AC unit. The storage building outside is not locked and has items such as paint cans stored inside. There is a large gap of about 9 inches under the storage that is not covered which can allow children to crawl under the bottom. There is a broken pallet that the children have access to. (NOTE: Pictures on file)
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent Licensing Inspection form was not posted.
4 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Facility does not have a current gas leak inspection.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Observed that changing table in the infant room was not being sanitized after each diaper change.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There is no current health inspection on file. The last was was one on 8/2021.
4 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 staff did not have the remaining 16 hours of pre-service training needed.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There is no current fire inspection on file. The last one was done on 8/2/21.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, 2 had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were several items that the children have access to when out on the playground. There is a missing gate to the enclosure for the AC unit. The storage building outside is not locked and has items such as paint cans stored inside. There is a large gap of about 9 inches under the storage that is not covered which can allow children to crawl under the bottom. There is a broken pallet that the children have access to. (NOTE: Pictures on file)
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Cribs were not labeled with children's names. Note: This was corrected during inspection as cribs labeled.
Yes
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in/out logs are not being properly maintained as thee were only 2 children signed in and there were 13 present in the building. (NOTE: corrected during inspection as the missing children were signed in.)
Yes
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.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One employee does not have the require 2 hour transportation training.
4 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
The permit holder did not notify licensing that a new director had been hired.
Yes
3 746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Observed two classrooms without a written activity plan.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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