Child care center ·
1416 S COLUMBIA DR, West Columbia, TX 77486-3604 ·
License 1763113
Capacity 88. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5317 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the preponderance of information provided there is sufficient information to support that children are being patted on the bottom as a form of punishment. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nap room did not have adequate lighting and was too dark to even see the children. Note: The restroom light was turned on and gave a little bit more light. The importance of adequate lighting was explained. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two staff members have online CPR certificates. |
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| 3 | — |
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
After reviewing the incident report, for this incident, it lacks the required details. The missing details are: date/time of attempted contacts, name of person attempting the contacts, and the name of the caregiver in charge at the time. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence along the back side of the play area is not secured at the bottom and the fence can flex far enough to allow a child to climb under it. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drills have not been practiced yet. |
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| 4 | — |
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation. |
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| 3 | — |
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Based on a review of the video of the incident and my observation during the investigation inspection the operation does not have easily accessible toys for the children without adult intervention. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the investigation and a follow up inspection on 5/6/25 a caregiver was observed coming out of their classroom. Another caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising two classrooms. On 5/15/25, during another follow up inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. This was cited on the 5/15 inspection report. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to prove that highchairs are being used to restrain toddlers during time out. |
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| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Conditions on a caregiver's presents were not being followed during my arrival for the inspection. Note: The director went in the room with the caregiver to ensure conditions are being met. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen. |
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| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies are missing the following: Instructions on how to access the minimum standards online, the abuse hot line, and the HHSC website. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect details. Policy on whether or not the staff are required to be vaccinated. Whether or not the operation will keep an unassigned EPI pen. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Two areas of the fence had gaps in the base of the fence on the playground. The gaps are large enough for a small child to push the fence and get out. Note: Pictures were taken file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The floor in the pink room is chipping in different places. The wall in the blue room is cracked and the paint is starting to peel. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. |
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| 3 | — |
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that older infants and toddlers are sitting in high chairs for more than 15 minutes outside of meal and activity times. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5317 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping. |
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| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Conditions on a caregiver's presents were not being followed during my arrival for the inspection. Note: The director went in the room with the caregiver to ensure conditions are being met. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence along the back side of the play area is not secured at the bottom and the fence can flex far enough to allow a child to climb under it. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Based on a review of the video of the incident and my observation during the investigation inspection the operation does not have easily accessible toys for the children without adult intervention. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen. |
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| 3 | — |
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nap room did not have adequate lighting and was too dark to even see the children. Note: The restroom light was turned on and gave a little bit more light. The importance of adequate lighting was explained. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the investigation and a follow up inspection on 5/6/25 a caregiver was observed coming out of their classroom. Another caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising two classrooms. On 5/15/25, during another follow up inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. This was cited on the 5/15 inspection report. |
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| 3 | — |
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two staff members have online CPR certificates. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drills have not been practiced yet. |
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| 3 | — |
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
After reviewing the incident report, for this incident, it lacks the required details. The missing details are: date/time of attempted contacts, name of person attempting the contacts, and the name of the caregiver in charge at the time. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Two areas of the fence had gaps in the base of the fence on the playground. The gaps are large enough for a small child to push the fence and get out. Note: Pictures were taken file. |
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| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies are missing the following: Instructions on how to access the minimum standards online, the abuse hot line, and the HHSC website. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect details. Policy on whether or not the staff are required to be vaccinated. Whether or not the operation will keep an unassigned EPI pen. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that older infants and toddlers are sitting in high chairs for more than 15 minutes outside of meal and activity times. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the preponderance of information provided there is sufficient information to support that children are being patted on the bottom as a form of punishment. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The floor in the pink room is chipping in different places. The wall in the blue room is cracked and the paint is starting to peel. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to prove that highchairs are being used to restrain toddlers during time out. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One file reviewed did not have the required doctor or hospital information. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on the information obtained during the investigation and a follow up inspection on 5/6/25 a caregiver was observed coming out of their classroom. Another caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising two classrooms. On 5/15/25, during another follow up inspection, it was observed that a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. This was cited on the 5/15 inspection report. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nap room did not have adequate lighting and was too dark to even see the children. Note: The restroom light was turned on and gave a little bit more light. The importance of adequate lighting was explained. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
All files observed did not have the required swimming documentation. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
After reviewing the incident report, for this incident, it lacks the required details. The missing details are: date/time of attempted contacts, name of person attempting the contacts, and the name of the caregiver in charge at the time. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Two areas of the fence had gaps in the base of the fence on the playground. The gaps are large enough for a small child to push the fence and get out. Note: Pictures were taken file. |
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| 5 | — |
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Conditions on a caregiver's presents were not being followed during my arrival for the inspection. Note: The director went in the room with the caregiver to ensure conditions are being met. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
The director has only been present a maximum of 24 hours each week. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The nap room was pitch black and all the children in the room could not be seen. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
The caregiver is regularly scheduled for 16 plus hours. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A large active ant bed was observed on the playground near the side walk in the back side of the building. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on an observation made during my follow up inspection on 5/15/25 a caregiver was using two classrooms to care for children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
All four files reviewed do not have the required special needs documentation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two ceiling tiles were falling in the green room. One ceiling tile was falling in the hallway in front of the restroom. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The floor in the pink room is chipping in different places. The wall in the blue room is cracked and the paint is starting to peel. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The bathroom in the purple room has fecal matter smeared on the toilet seat and inside the toilet bowl. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two staff members have online CPR certificates. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Two climbing structures were observed on the playground that were not on loose fill. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies are missing the following: Instructions on how to access the minimum standards online, the abuse hot line, and the HHSC website. Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect details. Policy on whether or not the staff are required to be vaccinated. Whether or not the operation will keep an unassigned EPI pen. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
The director was observed playing a game on her cell phone while supervising the children during nap time. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient information to prove that older infants and toddlers are sitting in high chairs for more than 15 minutes outside of meal and activity times. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two caregivers had CPR from an online course that did not include a hands on portion of the training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drills have not been practiced yet. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the preponderance of information provided there is sufficient information to support that children are being patted on the bottom as a form of punishment. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
One child's file does not have an immunization record in the file. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Based on a review of the video of the incident and my observation during the investigation inspection the operation does not have easily accessible toys for the children without adult intervention. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The fence along the back side of the play area is not secured at the bottom and the fence can flex far enough to allow a child to climb under it. Note: Pictures were taken for the file. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5317 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
The smoke detector in the purple room is beeping. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to prove that highchairs are being used to restrain toddlers during time out. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Two staff members have online CPR certificates. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Follow up: 5/12/26: The toddler room does not have accessible toys for children to access independently. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Current certificates for two staff members has still not been received for CPR that is not online based. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
An immunization record still has not been received for the child who did not have a copy in their file during the inspection. |
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128 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
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