Child care center ·
815 NORTH BENAVIDES STREET, Port Lavaca, TX 77979-2939 ·
License 1791909
Capacity 63. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
Accepts subsidy
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children. |
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| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were not complete. |
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| 5 | — |
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of the investigation. it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm and drug the child across the floor. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm. |
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| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys. |
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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
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children. |
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| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity. |
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| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file. |
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| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used. |
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| 2 | — |
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file. |
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| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child. |
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| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children. |
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| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were not complete. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. |
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| 3 | — |
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees. |
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| 2 | — |
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of the investigation. it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm and drug the child across the floor. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of the investigation. it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm and drug the child across the floor. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were not complete. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child. |
— |
| 2 | — |
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were not complete. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. |
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120 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
Licensed facilities near this one, highest compliance score first.