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Endless Discoveries Hico Learning Center

Child care center · 614 N KIRK ST, Hico, TX 76457-6350 · License 1794698

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Capacity 78. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (184)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
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
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted.
3 746.2605(4) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival at the operation a caregiver was left alone in a classroom with 16 children who have a specified age group of 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver was added to the room, bringing the room back into ratio.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The written activity plans includes outdoor play however the children have not been participating in outdoor play due to the lack of maintenance of the playground.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection was not posted at the operation. The operation still had an old inspection form dated 9/28/23 from previous ownership. This was corrected at inspection when the Director printed and posted the most recent inspection form.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival at the operation a caregiver was left alone in a classroom with 16 children who have a specified age group of 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver was added to the room, bringing the room back into ratio.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.2605(4) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day.
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
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection.
Yes
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The written activity plans includes outdoor play however the children have not been participating in outdoor play due to the lack of maintenance of the playground.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection was not posted at the operation. The operation still had an old inspection form dated 9/28/23 from previous ownership. This was corrected at inspection when the Director printed and posted the most recent inspection form.
Yes
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The written activity plans includes outdoor play however the children have not been participating in outdoor play due to the lack of maintenance of the playground.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection was not posted at the operation. The operation still had an old inspection form dated 9/28/23 from previous ownership. This was corrected at inspection when the Director printed and posted the most recent inspection form.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day.
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
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.
3 746.2605(4) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival at the operation a caregiver was left alone in a classroom with 16 children who have a specified age group of 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver was added to the room, bringing the room back into ratio.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed to be accessible to children in one classroom during the inspection. A lid was placed on the bin during the inspection.
Yes
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A caregiver stated that they had ten children in care when they had twelve children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was informed that they had twelve children.
3 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
The written activity plans includes outdoor play however the children have not been participating in outdoor play due to the lack of maintenance of the playground.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Upon arrival at the operation a caregiver was left alone in a classroom with 16 children who have a specified age group of 3 years old. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver was added to the room, bringing the room back into ratio.
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
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
4 746.3421(b) - Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
It was observed that an infant's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that parents were not notified immediately of a situation placing their child at risk.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
The handwashing sink in the infant classroom was observed to be used as a rinse or bottle washing sink.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The most recent inspection was not posted at the operation. The operation still had an old inspection form dated 9/28/23 from previous ownership. This was corrected at inspection when the Director printed and posted the most recent inspection form.
Yes
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left outside unattended.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was one 21 month old child present in the infant classroom with a 2 month old, resulting in a 19 month age diffrence. The older child was moved to the toddler classroom for the remainder of the day.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed that one caregiver did not wash their hands after changing an infant's diaper.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
3 746.2605(4) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Accessible to Children
The toy shelves in one Pre K aged classroom were observed to be turned towards the wall making the toys and materials inaccessible to the children.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Four of the four classrooms did not have a written activity plan posted.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing.
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
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a child was left unattended in a classroom.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Two of four staff files reviewed were lacking the required affidavit for employment.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two of four infants enrolled did not have current infant feeding instructions available for review.
3 746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
One of four classrooms did not have a written activity plan available for review.
3 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Two of the 4 classrooms dd not have a posted activity plan during the inspection.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The last fire inspection was observed to have been conducted on 9/26/24.
3 746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
One bathroom inside of a classroom was observed to be lacking handwashing soap and papertowels.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The last documented fire drill was observed to have been complete in March 2024. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The grass on the outdoor playground is not being maintained. The grass was observed overgrown and tall in need of mowing.
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
There were 2 Pre K aged children observed unsupervised in a bathroom during the inspection.

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

Inspections (80)

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

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