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Follow My Heart

Family child care home · 213 3RD STREET, Vanderbilt, TX 77991 · License 1728784

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (328)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
4	—	747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.	—
4	—	747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps An infant was observed in a bouncer and safety straps were not used. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.	—
3	—	747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit The first aid kit lacked cotton balls.	—
2	—	747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) Recite: The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.	—
4	—	747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely I observed the vehicle used for transporting children to have an expired inspection sticker.	—
4	—	747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards The newly added fence has screws exposed along the bottom board, posing a hazard. No wax warmers were observed within the children's reach. The grass on the playground has been mowed. No broken glass was observed. Electrical wires have been cut and are now out of the reach of the children.	—
4	—	747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.	—
3	—	747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.	—
4	—	747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards I observed two operating wax warmers within the children's reach. I observed the grass on the playground exceeded 6 inches in most areas. Broken glass was observed on the playground. Electrical wires were exposed on the electric post on the playground and were within the children's reach.	—
3	—	747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline Recite: The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.	—
4	—	747.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement Three out of four children's files evaluated lacked a special needs statement on file.	—
4	—	747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards The gate on the outdoor wooden fence is broken and not attached to the fence. There are several nails protruding from the outdoor wooden fence.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects Recite: The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.	—
4	—	747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.	—
5	—	747.2326(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer.	—
5	—	HRC42.052(c) - AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed Based on information gathered, the operation is caring for children without the required permit.	—
4	—	747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used Children's diapers were being changed on the floor where they play.	—
3	—	747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional An infant did not have feeding instructions available.	—
4	—	747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.	—
2	—	747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.	—
4	—	747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely The vehicle used for transporting children registration expired October 2022.	—
4	—	747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months Recite: The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.	—
3	—	747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports Recite: The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.	—
4	—	747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.	—
4	—	747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional One child with a known food allergy, lacked a food allergy plan on file.	—
5	—	747.2705(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device A child was placed in a chair (with straps fastened) for discipline.	—
4	—	747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.	—
4	—	747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.	—
4	—	747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training The Director lacked current transportation training.	—
1	—	747.611(a) - Required Health Statement One out of three children's records evaluated lacked a health statement on file.	—
4	—	747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.	—
4	—	747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely Recite: The vehicle used for transporting children was not available to be evaluated during the inspection.	—
4	—	747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space I observed an opening approximately 5 feet on the right side of the backyard, which would allow children to escape.	—
4	—	747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations Recite: Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.	—
3	—	747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.	—
4	—	747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.	—
3	—	747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.	—
3	—	747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional One infant feeding instruction has not been completed.	—
3	—	747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.	—
4	—	747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.	—
4	—	747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards The gate on the outdoor wooden fence is broken and not attached to the fence. There are several nails protruding from the outdoor wooden fence.	—
3	—	747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.	—
3	—	747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.	—
5	—	747.2326(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible A 3 month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer.	—
4	—	747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.	—
4	—	747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations Recite: Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.	—
3	—	747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.	—
4	—	747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space I observed an opening approximately 5 feet on the right side of the backyard, which would allow children to escape.	—
3	—	747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.	—
3	—	747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional An infant did not have feeding instructions available.	—
4	—	747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations Three animals in the home did not have current vaccinations.	—
4	—	747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.	—
3	—	747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline Recite: The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.	—
4	—	747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.	—
4	—	747.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement Three out of four children's files evaluated lacked a special needs statement on file.	—
4	—	747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards I observed two operating wax warmers within the children's reach. I observed the grass on the playground exceeded 6 inches in most areas. Broken glass was observed on the playground. Electrical wires were exposed on the electric post on the playground and were within the children's reach.	—
4	—	747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely Recite: The vehicle used for transporting children was not available to be evaluated during the inspection.	—
4	—	747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products Recite: I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.	—
4	—	747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional One child with a known food allergy, lacked a food allergy plan on file.	—
3	—	747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional One infant feeding instruction has not been completed.	—
5	—	747.2705(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device A child was placed in a chair (with straps fastened) for discipline.	—
4	—	747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.	—
4	—	747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely I observed the vehicle used for transporting children to have an expired inspection sticker.	—
4	—	747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.	—
3	—	747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports Recite: The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.	—
4	—	747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.	—
1	—	747.611(a) - Required Health Statement One out of three children's records evaluated lacked a health statement on file.	—
4	—	747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used Children's diapers were being changed on the floor where they play.	—
2	—	747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) Recite: The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects Recite: The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.	—
4	—	747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely The vehicle used for transporting children registration expired October 2022.	—
4	—	747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training The Director lacked current transportation training.	—
5	—	HRC42.052(c) - AP Illegal Operation - Not Listed Based on information gathered, the operation is caring for children without the required permit.	—
4	—	747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps An infant was observed in a bouncer and safety straps were not used. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.	—
4	—	747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.	—
3	—	747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit The first aid kit lacked cotton balls.	—
4	—	747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.	—
2	—	747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.	—
4	—	747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards The newly added fence has screws exposed along the bottom board, posing a hazard. No wax warmers were observed within the children's reach. The grass on the playground has been mowed. No broken glass was observed. Electrical wires have been cut and are now out of the reach of the children.	—
4	—	747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months Recite: The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.	—
3	—	747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operational policy lacked information regarding promotion of physical activity.	—
5	—	747.2705(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device A child was placed in a chair (with straps fastened) for discipline.	—
4	—	747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training The Director lacked current transportation training.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects The operation's employee list was last validated on 6/20/24.	—
4	—	747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps An infant was observed in a bouncer and safety straps were not used. Note: This was corrected when the straps were fastened.	—
4	—	747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely I observed the vehicle used for transporting children to have an expired inspection sticker.	—
3	—	747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline Recite: The operational policy lacked instructions for the parents to contact the local licensing office, Abuse Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website.	—
4	—	747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space I observed an opening approximately 5 feet on the right side of the backyard, which would allow children to escape.	—
4	—	747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products I observed that the Consumer Product Recall has not been certified.	—
4	—	747.5403(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely Recite: The vehicle used for transporting children was not available to be evaluated during the inspection.	—
4	—	747.1305(c) - Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months The Director and Caregiver lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.	—
2	—	747.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) Recite: The director lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.	—
4	—	747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training Recite: The Director lacked current transportation training.	—
4	—	747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants Recite: The operational policy lacked information regarding infant safe sleep.	—
3	—	747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.	—
1	—	747.611(a) - Required Health Statement One out of three children's records evaluated lacked a health statement on file.	—
3	—	747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports Recite: The operational policy lacked procedures for parents to review the homes last inspection report and how to access the minimum standards online.	—
4	—	747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used Children's diapers were being changed on the floor where they play.	—

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

Inspections (88)

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

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