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Tiny Steps Learning Center

Child care center · 121 S GEORGIA AVE, Mercedes, TX 78570-2609 · License 1728893

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 22. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (168)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children files are missing immunization records.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)
Yes
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written operational policies are incomplete.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written operational policies are incomplete.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)
Yes
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children files are missing immunization records.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)
Yes
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)
Yes
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written operational policies are incomplete.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children files are missing immunization records.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topics: recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)
Yes
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There have been no fire drills done since February. (One was attempted however the fire system was not operating properly)
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Written operational policies are incomplete.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Facility does not have a current Fire Inspection.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)
Yes
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children files are missing immunization records.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)
Yes
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility is not current with children's products certification.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Observed a 10 month old infant asleep in a crib while covered with a blanket.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Not all children washed their hands prior to eating lunch. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as the children were asked to wash their hands.)
Yes
2 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Staff files were reviewed and the following was not available for review: pre service for a caregiver and TB results; a second file was missing proof of education.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file was not available for review during inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Although the operation is not licensed for afterschool children, the room assigned for the age group is currently not set up and is not organized and children's items are on the tables. (Pictures on file)
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
4 746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Facility does not have a carbon monoxide in the building.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
A caregiver has not obtained one hour of training in the following topic: prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Children's products was not available for review during inspection.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
2 of the children's files reviewed were lacking immunizations. (NOTE: Corrected during inspection as immunizations were emailed to the director and she was able to print them)
Yes
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The electronic smoke detection system was not working properly when the button for a drill was activated. There was no alarm sound and the company did not call to verify a drill.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room has several small tears that do not allow for proper sanitation.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
The following written operational policies are incomplete: (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F policy must include: (A)-(G); (20)Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter(relating to Parent Rights);(26) Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children (A)-(E); (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in 746.2202 of this chapter(relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
In reviewing staff sign in/out logs it was found that there was a person working with no cleared background check. This person has been working since 11/1. (NOTE: The person has not been present this week)
Yes

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

Inspections (64)

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

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