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The Learning Space Academy

Child care center · 1309 FLORES AVE, Laredo, TX 78040-6329 · License 1728101

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 25. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (280)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
4 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in pre-k classroom. Diagram did not include: two exit paths from each room, unless a room opens directly to the outdoors at ground level; the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child-care center safely; and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 6 month old infant was observed to be in care with a 26 month old toddler.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental health inspection was not available for review.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The garbage can inside the restroom used by children was uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. There were two openings at the botton of the playground fence of approximately 17 inches in length by 5 inches in height.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Note: it was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Hand washing sink in infants classroom was being used for rinsing bottles and bibs. Note: Bibs and bottles were removed from sink during inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual Sanitation inspection was conducted on October 12, 2021.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out of four employee records evaluated did not have trainings in SBS/SIDS/Brain development, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out of four employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.
1 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
The director's certificate expired on January 20, 2025.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out of four employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
4 746.5209(d) - Emergency Exit Not Through Kitchen or Hazardous Area
Center has two exits to the outside located in distant parts of the building. One of the exits is in the kitchen. Center did not have approval from the state or local fire marshall in writing at the time of inspection.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One out of four records evaluated was missing the affidavit and the highschool diploma.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Outside fence measures approximately 3 feet 7 inches in height. Outside fence must measure at least 4 feet in height. Fence has a gap of approximately 4 inches bewteen posts.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have the hands on CPR training with a manikin.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out of four employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.
1 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Director's certificate expired on September 29, 2023.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of four employee records evaluated was missing the following trainings: Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, and Communicable diseases.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
The infant room did not have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area.
1 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
One CPR/First Aid certificate was not on file at the center at the time of inspection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out of four employee records evaluated did not have trainings in SBS/SIDS/Brain development, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
1 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Director's certificate expired on September 29, 2023.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was conducted on June 17, 2021.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of 4 children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. One out of 4 children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
4 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Infant room did not have an adult size rocker or chair.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Three outside playground structures require surfacing.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The garbage can inside the restroom used by children was uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. There were two openings at the botton of the playground fence of approximately 17 inches in length by 5 inches in height.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
4 746.5209(d) - Emergency Exit Not Through Kitchen or Hazardous Area
Center has two exits to the outside located in distant parts of the building. One of the exits is in the kitchen. Center did not have approval from the state or local fire marshall in writing at the time of inspection.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of 4 children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. One out of 4 children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was conducted on June 17, 2021.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Environmental health inspection was not available for review.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Note: it was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
The infant room did not have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
1 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
The director's certificate expired on January 20, 2025.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Hand washing sink in infants classroom was being used for rinsing bottles and bibs. Note: Bibs and bottles were removed from sink during inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual Sanitation inspection was conducted on October 12, 2021.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Three outside playground structures require surfacing.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out of four employee records evaluated did not have trainings in SBS/SIDS/Brain development, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
4 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Infant room did not have an adult size rocker or chair.
1 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Director's certificate expired on September 29, 2023.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out of four employee records evaluated did not have trainings in SBS/SIDS/Brain development, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of four employee records evaluated was missing the following trainings: Hazardous Materials, Building Safety, and Communicable diseases.
1 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
One CPR/First Aid certificate was not on file at the center at the time of inspection.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One out of four records evaluated was missing the affidavit and the highschool diploma.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out of four employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have the hands on CPR training with a manikin.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out of four employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 6 month old infant was observed to be in care with a 26 month old toddler.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out of four employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.
4 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in pre-k classroom. Diagram did not include: two exit paths from each room, unless a room opens directly to the outdoors at ground level; the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child-care center safely; and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
1 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Director's certificate expired on September 29, 2023.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Outside fence measures approximately 3 feet 7 inches in height. Outside fence must measure at least 4 feet in height. Fence has a gap of approximately 4 inches bewteen posts.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
1 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
The director's certificate expired on January 20, 2025.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Hand washing sink in infants classroom was being used for rinsing bottles and bibs. Note: Bibs and bottles were removed from sink during inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
4 746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
Infant room did not have an adult size rocker or chair.
1 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Director's certificate expired on September 29, 2023.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two out of four employee records evaluated did not have trainings in SBS/SIDS/Brain development, hazardous materials, allergic reactions, administering medication, emergency preparedness, building safety, and communicable diseases.
4 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
The infant room did not have a hand-washing sink in the diaper-changing area.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Outside fence measures approximately 3 feet 7 inches in height. Outside fence must measure at least 4 feet in height. Fence has a gap of approximately 4 inches bewteen posts.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out of four employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.
1 746.1057 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
Director's certificate expired on September 29, 2023.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One out of four employees had an expired CPR/First Aid certificate.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Three outside playground structures require surfacing.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One employee did not have the hands on CPR training with a manikin.
1 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
One CPR/First Aid certificate was not on file at the center at the time of inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Fire inspection was conducted on June 17, 2021.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Annual Sanitation inspection was conducted on October 12, 2021.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of 4 children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. One out of 4 children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an immunization record. Two out of four children's records evaluated did not have an updated immunization record.
4 746.5209(d) - Emergency Exit Not Through Kitchen or Hazardous Area
Center has two exits to the outside located in distant parts of the building. One of the exits is in the kitchen. Center did not have approval from the state or local fire marshall in writing at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The garbage can inside the restroom used by children was uncovered. Garbage was accessible to children. There were two openings at the botton of the playground fence of approximately 17 inches in length by 5 inches in height.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One out of four records evaluated was missing the affidavit and the highschool diploma.
4 746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in pre-k classroom. Diagram did not include: two exit paths from each room, unless a room opens directly to the outdoors at ground level; the designated location outside of the child-care center where all caregivers and children meet to ensure everyone has exited the child-care center safely; and the designated location inside the child-care center where all caregivers and children take shelter from threatening weather.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 6 month old infant was observed to be in care with a 26 month old toddler.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Note: it was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
One out of four employee records evaluated was unavailable for review. One out of four employee records evaluated was incomplete.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
One out of four employees was pending 10 hours of annual training hours. One out of four employees was pending 6 hours in business.

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

Inspections (96)

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

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